Silicone Chemistry
An Attempt To Make It Understandable
Silicones are inert, synthetic compounds with a wide variety of forms and uses. They are commonly used in adhesives, cookware, insulating heat-resistant tiles, lubricants, medical applications and devices, and sealants and caulking. Medical application of silicone include breast implants, facial implants, contact lenses, etc
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During the consultation today, a patient asked me, "Aren't saline implants harder?" Well, it actually depends. Let me start by saying that if you have ever held a saline implant and a silicone gel implant side-by-side, you know that they feel completely different, and...