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Is It True Midface Implants Can Be Removed Under Local?

asked 9 months ago by sillano1 in los angelos
Latest answer by James McMahan, MD
Question viewed 164 times
Tags: 1 month post-op, local anesthesia, removal

Can large submalar and premaxillary implants really be removed in the office under local? When is the best time to remove? One month post op. Is the swelling and recovery like when they go in when they are removed? Can a balloon face for at least one week and lip numbness be expected.

4 answers to Is It True Midface Implants Can Be Removed Under Local?

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Implants are easier to remove

Most facial implants can be removed as an office procedure under local anesthesia depending on how they are secured in place. Those that are held in place with screws are a little harder to remove than those that are held in place with just sutures. There is usually very little pain or swelling with removal compared to insertion and numbness is very infrequent. If you are a month out, you could have them removed within a few weeks and it is best that you not wait too long so that you... more
James McMahan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Midface implants can be removed under local anesthesia if need be

Midface implants can be removed under local anesthesia if need be. However, one month is certainly too early to decide what final result of implant placement. If the results are unsatisfactory after several months and complete resolution of swelling, then the implants can be removed in the office through the original incision. This will result in far less trauma/ swelling after the procedure which will allow you to return to your activities quickly. Thank you for your question... more
Stephen Weber, MD

Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Midface Implant Removal Under Local Anesthesia

The location of these implants are right up under the upper lip. They are within easy access of a vestibular incision and can be removed under local anesthesia if desired. Their removal is much less traumatic than that of placing them as all of the pocket dissection is already done. I would be certain that you really want them removed and one month after surgery is too soon to tell what they will really look like. It takes a minimum of three months to see the final outcome from facial implants. more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Removal of Midface Implants

The midfacve implants can easily be removed under local anesthesia and swelling secondary to this procedure normally is minimal. I suggest you wait more than one month after placement to see the final result before you decide to remove them.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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