I Was Given the Wrong Size Permalip Implant, Now What? (photo)

I wanted fuller lips with a larger cupids bow, so I decided on permalip implants. I asked for the largest size, but was given the medium size. The surgeon said according to his notes, I had asked for the size I have but he didnt show me the notes when I asked. He said he would swap them though, but not give me my money back. But he said I would have to wait a couple months first, because they could look different if I wait and they need to "settle". Is this true and is he being reasonable?

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Unhappy lips.

Unfortunately the 3 sizes made by Permalip can be ordered with different lengths for different lip lengths, but the small size is to small to make much, if any, difference in the volume of the lip(s). Most women go with the large size and many wish that the company would make larger sizes. I would not recommend putting two implants in a lip as they can roll over each other during lip movement, i.e. kissing. I think that Permalip implants are a great idea and I do not plan on using... more

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

4 reviews

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Lip implant size?

Once the swelling resolves over a few months post procedure, you can have the implants changed to a larger size, if you wish. You can also use injectable fillers further augment the lips in addition to the implants, but this would not be a permanent solution, but may help confirm your desire to be bigger, or not.

Todd C. Case, MD

14 reviews

Tucson Plastic Surgeon

Wrong size in implants with permalip and how long should I wait

Sometimes being conservative is a prudent approach. If have the medium size and want bigger, it is not very difficult to change them. The risks are low as well. But I would wait at least 2 months. You could change them earlier after most of the swelling, redness and tenderness has subsided see video

Philip Young, MD

6 reviews

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lip implants can be custum fit for almost anyone.

If you feel you still want fuller lips, then you can add another implant to your lips without removing the original implant. They are stackable except the saline filled ones such as fullfill/verafill. I would wait 2 months minimum before adding or replacing the implants so the swelling in the lips settles enough to be able to fine tune the results the best. Unfortunately, there are no quarentees in medicine. If you want a larger lip, then there is a charge for the 2nd implant... more

David Hansen, MD

19 reviews

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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Wrong size permalip implant

Personally, I wouldn't recommend it. Yes, you could have this implant removed and a slightly larger one placed. But it is not THAT much larger that you would notice a significant difference AND the results of surgery are sometimes not entirely predictable. If you want further augmentation, I would recommend injectables including considering the benefits of Silikon 1000, a truly fabulous permanent filler, particularly in the lips.