Over time, it has been discovered that many aesthetic treatments are not only ineffective but also harmful to the patient’s health. One of them is silicone, whose use is only recommended for implants. In this post, we explain 13 reasons to say “NO” to biopolymers in lips.
What are lip biopolymers?
For those who may not know, biopolymers are another name for silicone oil (polymethylsiloxane), also known as liquid silicone. This material has been the most widely used filler in the history of aesthetic medicine, but its use has been banned due to the side effects it causes, both aesthetically and health-wise.
However, many patients with biopolymers in lips continue to come to our clinics, seeking a solution for the serious problems they are experiencing due to the irresponsibility of another doctor.
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Reasons to say no to biopolymers in lips
- It’s illegal: Their use is prohibited, yet some doctors still use them due to their low cost. If someone suggests using biopolymers in your lips, it’s best to look for another clinic.
- A foreign substance is introduced into the body that will remain for life.
- Over time, it becomes deformed: We’ve all seen images of uneven lips with unaesthetic volume caused by silicone.
- Formation of granulomas in the lips.
- Adverse local clinical reaction and permanent inflammation in the area.
- General adverse reaction with histaminergic episodes and inflammation.
- Increased risk of infection.
- Facial paralysis.
- Allergies.
- Fibrosis.
- Causes pain to the touch or chronic pain.
- Causes radiological alterations that can lead to confusion in future imaging studies.
- Injecting biopolymers in the lips (silicone) can be fatal.
How do I know if I have biopolymers in my lips?
Identifying lips with silicone is not a difficult task. Due to the damage biopolymers cause in the body, their adverse effects are easily noticeable. Specifically, you may observe:
- Inflammation.
- Irregularities in the skin.
- Uneven volume.
- Irritation.
What to do if You have silicone in your lips?
Cheiloplasty is the name of the surgery for lip biopolymer removal. It is performed to eliminate deformities or abnormalities in the lips caused by the presence of synthetic material, usually silicone. Biopolymers distort the face and can have very harmful effects on health—even leading to death.
Biopolymers infiltrate the surrounding tissues, making their removal complex. Having a qualified doctor is vital to successfully perform this secondary surgery.
Dr. Alfredo Fernández Blanco
The plastic surgeon Dr. Alfredo Fernandez Blanco stands out in his branch of medicine, as the best breast surgeon, he is also a pioneer in the so-called secondary surgeries or sequelae. With more than 30 years of experience and thousands of successful cases, he continues to achieve the most natural results that can be expected in a cosmetic surgery operation.
