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Experiences with Goretex for lip augmentation?

By jos on 07 Jul 2007

Hi! Has anyone out there had this procedure done? I'm going to an experienced, highly respected doc. So, I have no fear of his competance. I'd just like to hear from anyone who's had this procedure done and to see if they are happy or not. I want just a subtle implant.... not a melanie G. or angelina J. The doc is using some sort of permanent filler like gortex (or gortex's next gen material). I hope I don't end up looking freaky or like a horse. Comments anyone? Thanks :) Miss Thin Upper Lip

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BB (unregistered guest) 16 Sep 2007
Goretex is notorious for infection and inflammation. I would not do it. I have silicone microdroplets and I love the look and feel of my new lips. Good luck whatever you choose!
josie myers (unregistered guest) 19 Sep 2007
Thank you for the reply :) Are the silicone droplets permanent? Well, here's an update on my lip. Had a 4mm strip inserted. Not a big deal. Very little pain. I was swollen for a few days and had to hide from the world. A month later, you couldn't tell I had anything done! I went back two weeks ago and had another 3mm strip inserted. So far, so fine :) Only thing, the vermillion isn't as full as I want. However, The area above the lip has more fullness than I wanted. When I press down on the part between my nose and upper lip, my lip balloons up. When I let up from pressing, my lip is JUST what I want it to be. But, it goes back down... untill I press again :/ Overall, tho, I'm happy because it looks better than it did. No infection, dissolvable stitches gone, hubby says it passes the kiss test :) Thanks again for the reply :)
Lori Haney 31 May 2008
Because most patients choose a filler, I'm not very familiar with the lip implants. However, one of our patients had the Gortex implant done over a year ago at another facility. She seems satisfied; however, as a nurse with an aesthetic "eye", it looks quite unnatural. The only concern that I would have for you (since you indicated you are aware of this doctor's reputation and skill) is whether or not you have tried a non-permanent method first. Being that an implant is permanent, it would make sense to experiment with a technique that is not permanent first. Whatever you decide, ask to see before and after photos of actual patients of this practitioner. Good Luck. L. Haney, RN
Brent Moelleken, MD 30 Jul 2009

I would discourage the use of Gortex in lips. Because of the firmness of the material, and the inability of it to "expand" when the patient smiles, it tends to produce a firm result with a palpable graft. I would also be very worried about patients receiving silicone injections, even microdroplets. The adverse results of silicone injections include chronic, untreatable swelling, loss of the vermilion border and deformation and occur only years later.

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Reja 29 Aug 2010
Do NOT get the Goretex lip implants. I had those and later had them removed! They feel and look fake, and then I purchased a book on cosmetic surgery and the book said the #1 Procedure NOT to do was Goretex lip implants! But, that IS just my experience and a book's recommendation. Surely they'd be off the market if they were terrible for everyone. That's my experience and that was years ago. I have the silicone lip implants now and really like those. Reja
Roger J. Oldham, MD 7 Sep 2010
While there are probably a lot of satisfied patients with Gortex implants, it is definitely a more risky procedure than injectables. In addition to a higher risk of an unnatural result, an infection can be a disaster with a permanent deformity from scarring inside the lip.
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JR303 16 Aug 2011
I can't believe they still do Goretex implants. Mine resulted in an infection that did not heal and was on antibiotics for 7 months. I had to keep going back to get it trimmed down and ultimately, I woke up one day with one side sticking out of my face. I was so emotionally beat down and sick of hiding out and making excuses why no one could see me that I pulled it out myself with a pair of tweezers. The infection healed two days after that. I now have a badly scarred upper lip. I should have started my comment with a disclaimer (sorry) but I discourage anyone from trying Goretex implants for the lips. This procedure should be banned.
whatsup rowdy 7 Feb 2012
well after read all of this i am scared ,i have the gortex implants and i have a infection i have been on meds for weeks reading this makes me think i will have to remove my implants i love them ,but this is awful painful.i feel i like i am fighting a losing battle i hope not ,but i am tried of the pain .i dont want to give up !!! if my doctor was here and not 6 hour flight i would have remove them bye know ,wish me luck i hope this meds work .

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