The material was originally developed for use for the treatment of burn victims, and has been successfully utilized in over 400 patients. We have been impressed by these early examples and have begun using the material. To date, there have been no adverse reactions to the material, but patients must understand that until we gain longer experience, we cannot be sure that the material will last. The surgical procedure is quite simple and can easily be done under local anesthesia in our minor surgical suite. The lips feel quite stiff for a few weeks and appear swollen for a few days.
Infection is a possible complication, but to date, no other adverse reactions have been reported.