Implants, also called injectable fillers, are becoming a common means of erasing wrinkles and folds. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery notes that 5 million procedures using injectables were performed in 2008. Several materials are being used for deep wrinkles, depressions under the eyes, lip enhancements, and acne scars.
After being banned from the market in 1992, silicone is making a comeback in research settings as a potential permanent wrinkle eraser....
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