Silicone rubber itself is not toxic, but some silicone rubber will be mixed with additives harmful to human body. The main component of silicone rubber is silicon dioxide. Silica gel has strong adsorption capacity and can dry human skin. If silica gel accidentally enters your eyes, wash it with plenty of water and seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
Silicone material is the most common filling material in cosmetic and plastic surgery institutions. For example, solid silica gel can be used for rhinoplasty and chin augmentation, and silica gel can be used for breast augmentation and hip augmentation. However, if these materials are filled into human body, will it cause any harm?
Silicon is a chemical element and the most abundant element in the earth's crust. Its compounds can usually form sand, rocks and glass. Silica gel is considered to be the most suitable material for implantation in human body, and all human bodies have some silica gel. Silicone is widely used in medical equipment, pharmacy, food and other fields.
Silica gel materials have been used in daily consumer goods for more than 50 years. Many products that people use every day contain silica gel, such as hair gel, sunscreen lotion and moisturizing cream.
Silicone can also be used as the outer membrane of pacemakers and heart valves, thus playing a protective role. Other medical devices using silicone include artificial joints, catheters, urinary systems, maxillary implants, tissue expanders and prostheses. Silica gel products have biocompatibility, reliability, stability and easy disinfection. Therefore, whether the medical device product is implanted in human body or not, silicone material can be applied.
Silicon material has a long service life and is one of the most suitable prosthetic materials for implantation in human body. However, silica gel has a certain service life in human body, so it is recommended to take it out as soon as possible within the safety period.