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How Long Does Collagen Continue to Form Around Silicone Injected into Lips?

asked 6 months ago by robland
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Is it weeks? Months?

2 answers to How Long Does Collagen Continue to Form Around Silicone Injected into Lips?

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Collagen or granulation tissue continues to form around silicone injections for the rest of your life.

The granulation tissue is partial collagen forming around silicone drops and is a continuous process for the rest of one's life. That is why silicone in the lips may look good for 2-3 yrs before the excessive collagen formation continues and the lumps and bumps start to appear and continue to enlarge slowly. It does not always happen like that but more than not. Cutting away the silicone granulomas and injecting 5FU/cortisone to prevent the bumps from enlarging is... more
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

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How Long Does Collagen Continue to Form Around Silicone Injected into Lips?

The real question you should be asking yourself is "how long can silicone injected into the lips create unwanted swelling and inflammation that distorts the lips making them unattractiove?" Answer, is forever. Find another way to have your lip augmentation, IMHO and be sure that the MD you choose understands and follows the proper aesthetics of facial beauty.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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