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If You Have PermaLip Implants Would Active FX Be a Concern?

asked 9 months ago by Lin in Austin in Austin, TX
Latest answer by Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD
Question viewed 77 times
Tags: candidate, combination, Permalip

I have smoker lines around my mouth that I would like to have aggressive treatment on, but, concerned about the silicone implant Permalip that I have. They were implanted over 3 years ago.

1 answer to If You Have PermaLip Implants Would Active FX Be a Concern?

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Fractionated CO2 laser is safe after lip injections and solid implants

I have experience with both active fx as well as permalip implants. The lip implants should be well away from the implants if they were positioned properly, which I assume they were. In addition, the implants should be very deep compared with the depth of penetration of the laser. In summary, you should be very safe. Certainly speak with the physician who inserted your silastic permalip implants prior to any other surgery or laser resurfacing in this area. Best... more
Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

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