title: Liquid injectable silicone: techniques for soft tissue augmentation.
abstract: This article includes a description of the uses and indications of liquid injectable silicone and a discussion of the results obtained. Patient selection, indications, mechanism of action, potential complications, and adjunct procedures are also addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Dermatology, Mount Sinai, New York University Hospitals and Health System, New York, USA.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Orentreich
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000628:therapy*; D000075202:Contraindications; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous / Q000379:methods; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones