Silikon 1000 Injection

Silikon 1000 is the purified silicone that is used as a cosmetic filler. It is chemically inert and thus remains a liquid after injection. It is not altered or changed by the body. Because it is sterile and non-allergic, no test injection is required. A drop of Silikon 1000. The 1000 refers to the viscosity of the silicone. A value of 1000 means that it is 1000 times thicker than water. �It�s like molasses,� says Dr. Orentreich. The microdroplet technique calls for only one- to two-tenths of a teaspoon of silicone per treatment. Medical-grade liquid injectable silicone (LIS) is a thick, clear, highly purified man-made oil. Originally developed by opthalmologists to treat detached retinas, LIS, aka Silikon 1000, has been used off-label to smooth acne scars, soften furrows and plump up cheeks, lips, temples and hands since it received FDA approval in 1997. Before and after pictures of one of Dr. Orentreich�s patients. After the silicone microdroplet procedure, the lips are fuller and the lines radiating from the lips are softer. The frown line has disappeared and the naso-labial folds are smoother.