Silicone may be introduced into the human body in a number of ways. Under certain circumstances sufficient silicone may reach the vascular system and result in embolization.
Silicone is polydimethylsiloxane.
Situations when silicone may be introduced into the body:
(1) silicone injections for cosmesis
(2) accidental injection during an industrial or occupational accident
(3) chronic renal dialysis using silicone tubing
Risk factors for embolization during a cosmetic injection:
(1) injection of a large volume (as in illegal breast augmentation)
(2) injection into an artery or vein
(3) inexperienced or untrained injectionist
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