Liquid silicone has proven successful in cos-
metically reversing lipoatrophy, more com-
monly known as facial wasting.
Facial wasting can occur quite rapidly and is
most often associated to people taking highly
active antiretroviral therapy. This dis-
figuring syndrome leaves patients with
sunken cheeks and temples. These pa-
tients may suffer from low self-esteem
and depression and they often become
socially withdrawn. Luckily now there
is hope.
An injectable silicone oil known as
Silikon
®
1000 has been approved for off
label use by the FDA . When performed by an
experienced physician, using a specialized tech-
nique silicone is a safe, effective
and permanent treatment for fa-
cial wasting.
Silicone is an oil derived from the mineral sili-
cone. It is injected in tiny quantities into hollow
areas. Once injected, the deposited silicone is
surrounded by the patients natural collagen
stabilizing the microdroplets of
silicone. This ensures smooth,
and natural feeling skin.
Silicone is administered in
monthly intervals. Typically
three to five treatments are nec-
essary to achieve maximum re-
sults.
Results dramatically improve
the patients appearance, giving
them back their self-esteem and quality of life.
safely administer collagen the patient must un-
dergo a series of collagen allergy test.
Fat Transfer
During a fat transfer the patient's own fat is har-
vested from their body (abdomen or thighs) and
injected into facial wrinkles to smooth out lines. It
is also used to fill in facial hollows and depres-
sions. Some fat is reabsorbed by the body, how-
ever, 20-40% is permanent. Remaining fat is
stored for future maintenance injections.
Collagen
Collagen provides immediate results in smoothing
lines and wrinkles and creating fuller lips. Like
your own collagen your body absorbs the injected
collagen, requiring ongoing treatments to main-
tain your results.
On average collagen may last up to 3 months. To
A Longer Lasting Filler
Silicone for Facial Wasting
Other Facial Fillers
holds the skins cells in place and maintains lo-
cal moisture content within the dermal tissue.
Hyaluronic acid is gradually reabsorbed by the
body, but lasts an average of six months.
The benefits of Juvederm are: it is of
non-animal origin; it does not require
any prior testing on the patient; there is
no down time; and it is longer lasting
than collagen.
Juvederm is a reliable treatment to re-
vive and replenish the aging face.
Juvederm® is a soft-tissue filler that is used in
treating fine lines, wrinkles and furrows. This
miracle compound fills lines, such as
forehead wrinkles, crows feet and
peri-oral wrinkles. It also effectively
fills glabellar furrows and returns vol-
ume to lips.
Juvederm is derived from a gel called
hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a
natural component of the skin. It
"Juverderm
effectively
fills wrinkles
and facial
furrows."
"Silicone is a safe,
effective, and per-
manent treatment
for facial wasting."
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