A severe fibrotic reaction after cosmetic liquid silicone injection. A case report.
A case of a severe, locally aggressive fibroblastic reaction to cosmetic silicone injection involving the orbital cone and anterior cranial base is presented. Included is a brief history and description of silicone injection and its complications. Though many facts remain to be discovered, speculation into the possible pathogenesis, with a review of the literature, shows that while silicone continues to be a useful tool for the plastic surgeon, an awareness of the risks, as well as a search for clues to avoid complications, must continue before further liberal use of this material is encouraged.
Raszewski
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Division of Plastic Surgery, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
Guyuron
B
B
Lash
R H
RH
McMahon
J T
JT
Tuthill
R J
RJ
D005147:Facial Bones / Q000473:pathology*; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009915:Orbit / Q000473:pathology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology
D012828:Silicones