Questions to Ask for Silikon 1000

[Bailey]

Questions to Ask your physician if you are considering Silikon 1000.
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1. Important to verify the physician’s credentials. Always get your Silikon 1000 injections from a licensed MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Doctor of Osteopathy), RN (Register Nurse), or PA (Physician Assistant)

2. Ask the medical professional if the silicone oil is approved for cosmetic use.
Silicone is currently FDA approved for use in the eyeball to manage retinal detachments. Accordingly, the use of silicone in the body is perfectly legal so long as the physician consents the prospective patient about the risks, benefits, and limitations of treatment. This type of therapy is known as an "off-label" treatment.


3. Ask their experience and longevity with their experience of injecting Silikon 1000.


4. Important to ask what type and brand of Silicone the medical professional has worked with in the past, and what he or she prefers to use now. There is only one brand of Silicone that is indicated for injection into the human body – and that is Silikon 1000. Ask the dr. who manufacturer’s the Silikon 1000. This is important. If the medical professional stresses the silicone he uses is a medical grade (there are several brands of silicone that should NOT be injected into the human body – such as Dow-Corning 360 Medical Fluid. This is not intended for injection into the human body.

5. Important question to ask, is to see if any of the medical professional’s patients in the past has had any adverse reactions to Silikon 1000 – with granuloms, inflammation or migration.


6. Does migration this occur over time – or is this something that happens right away?


7. How long do you stay in contact with your Silikon 1000 patients, and do you continue to chart their progress with this product?



8. Is it okay to have other fillers injected over Silikon 1000?
Although it is unsafe to use both silicone and hyaluronic acid on the same day in the same facial area (e.g., the lips), you can have silicone placed over hyaluronic acid or vice versa if separated by a minimum time of one month. Some patients desire a subtle permanent lip enhancement and want something more dramatic for special events. Silikon 1000 provides a permanent enhancement of the lips that can be subtle and then hyaluronic acid can be used once or twice a year for a more pouty looking lip that may not always be desired.


I personally have had Juvederm injected over my Silikon 1000, with no problems at all.


9. What method do you use for administering the Silikon 1000 for the least amount of discomfort? Local, Regional Anesthesia or EMLA Cream?
Because Silikon 1000 is very thick substance, you really need a full dental block to have this injected into your lips. Anything less, in my opinion is very painful.

10. What can I expect during the procedure?


11. Typically, how many treatments does a patient need to get the desired results?
Most physicians will say – 3 treatments is the norm. Some might be less, some might be more.

12. How many ccs do you inject per treatment? - This is a very important question, as you want to be sure you go to a physician that starts LOW with the ccs. and also goes SLOW with the treatment. Usually you can expect anywhere between .4 – .6 ccs. per procedure – and for the treatments to be spaced out within 6 week intervals (so that your own collagen has the time to build up around the silicon bead).


13. How much do you charge per cc? – This will vary upon what area you live in. Usually it can range from $300.00 - $550.00 per treatment.


14. If I only need ½ a cc – will I be charged for the whole ccs?– Usually the answer will be NO, as they usually change by the treatment, and will only inject between .4 - .6ccs. per treatment.

15. How much can be injected in one area without causing problems?


16. What technique do you use, microdroplet or tunneling? Sometimes tunneling is used in the vermilion border, but I have found that most Physicians prefer to use the microdroplet technique. More control of the Silikon 1000 with administering the product.


17. What is your Post Op Care for the patients after they receive their Silikon 1000 injections?


18. Does massaging the area after the injection of Silikon increase the risk of migration?


19. What is your normal time between treatments? Typically it is anywhere from 4-6 weeks, enough time for your own collagen to form around the Silikon 1000 bead and encapsulate it, so it will not migrate.

20. If I do end up with a granuloma or migration, how do you remedy this? Normally, the dr. will offer Kenalog injections or surgical excision.


21. If you do not offer any treatments for PO complications such as granulomas or migration, who can help me if I want this removed?

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