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Can Silicone in my Upper Lip Be Removed?
asked 3 years ago by madelinmanso in miami, Fl, US
Latest answer by B. Pat Pazmino, MD
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Tags: side effects
I've had silicone injected on my upper lip & nasolabial fold since 1997. The area between my nose & lip is very swollen. Is there anything that can be done to remove the silicone?
2 answers to Can Silicone in my Upper Lip Be Removed?
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Complications and treatment of Silicone upper lip injections
Silicone injections to the upper lip are amenable to surgical repair and improvement through TAC injection, treatment of the infectious and inflammatory components of swelling, and surgery. I have had great success with surgical treatment in this area in cases where silicone has not been infiltrated into the muscle layer.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Very difficult to remove silicone after injection.
Unfortunately, silicone melts into your tissue and infiltrates all layers of the skin that has been treated.
This makes it extremely difficult to remove after the injection.
Your best bet is to work with a board certified plastic surgeon who will be able to place any incisions necessary into the least noticeable areas of the lip.
B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
Miami Plastic Surgeon