Silicones and Their Uses in Plastic Surgery

Medical‐Grade Fluid Silicone: A Monographic Review

“…Kipping of Nottingham, England, is a generic designation for a family of polymers based on the element silicon ,. These polymers range from fluids of different viscosities through semi‐solid (gel) and solid states ,…”

Synthetics in Head and Neck Surgery: With Particular Reference to Silicone

“…[1][2][3][4][5] Certainly the newer synthetics appeal to each of our artistic senses in their ability to be molded and sculptured. I, person¬ ally, therefore, am anxious to begin using these, and with the encouragement and enthusiasm which I derive from many of you, I sometimes feel that I am behind the times and not getting on the bandwagon.…”