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Verafil Implants- New and Dangerous - Santa Rosa, CA

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I recently had Verafil lip enhancement, December...

Lesson LearnedMarch 17, 2009
$3,000

I recently had Verafil lip enhancement, December 19, 2009.

After 6 days I noticed that when I smiled I had a crooked smile and on the same side I could feel the plastic part of the implant. I went to the doctors in which he said to come back in 2 weeks to see if the swelling came down. He said that he never had seen this but it might be from the swelling.

I never made it 2 weeks; I went back to him 5 days later and explained that I could feel the plastic implant on my top upper left lip as well. You could see the implant protruding out making my lip very uneven on the top. He smiled to me and said that it was a surgical error and that the top lip implant had buckled. He admitted that it was his fault and that what he could do is schedule me to get them taken out this Friday. Of course he said that he would refund my money and that he was sorry that it didn’t work out.

What I’m worried about is the reversible effects of this. Will I ever have the same smile again? I did my research on the implant and the doctor. However this is a very new procedure and unfortunately I became his guinea pig.


Replies (15)

researching
January 1, 2009
i had same prob w implant, want mine removed! the doctor did not tell me that the lip implant could stick out. having the implants put in split the middle of my upper lip because swelled so bad, hard to heal because everytime i smile etc resplits. implant poking WAY out of upper left lip. Very painful. Have numbness, nerve damage to lips. Not a natural look at all. Risky. I absolutely regret getting it done and am also worried what will look like after removed - scars? permanent nerve damage? etc.
(unregistered guest)
January 2, 2009
i honestly dont think they are so bad.Hah you should see mine then you will see what bad is. I had mine done in Germany that Doctor really messed it up,i cant smile when i smile i have a crocket smile, on one side the lips are bigger&fuller then on the other side. Hope i can find somebody who can fix it,i am sick and tired running around with a crocket smile for years now..Some Doctors need to get their licensed revoked.The patients are paying for their mistakes its just not fair.
researching
January 2, 2009
my doctor just wanted my money, did not care what i wanted. i wanted NATURAL looking lips and was tired of shots so thought this would be answer, THESE DO NOT LOOK NATURAL AT ALL!!! i look like bad plastic surgery job! smile is crooked. i had mine done dec 6, dr said would just be swollen couple days then would have soft lips, nicely shaped lips. still swollen, still very painful because the edge of implant feels like it is going to poke out of my lip. top lip is hard. they are not shaped right, wanted pouty bottom lip, instead lips are straight across, i look like a fish. Definitely would not recommend especially for price, discomfort and not natural look or smile. some drs are just con artists, tell u whatever to get your money and yes use you for guinea pig. I would not take plastic surgery lightly. i am really upset over having this done... full of regret
researching
January 23, 2009
I had mine removed yesterday. I feel soooo much better. the implant had been poking out on left side of my face, felt like razor blade scraping inside of my lip. Was very painful, nightmare experience. I am not sure what my lips will end up looking like, if i will have scars? if feeling will return to my lips? I don't suggest this procedure for anyone.
researching
April 17, 2009
the dr did not give my money back, only half and it has been 5 months of pain, embarrassment, depression, being self concious, putting off things, avoiding people etc. dr has tried to put some juvederm in lip but has been difficult because now i have a lot of scar tissue where my lip split. repeated office visits (taking approx 3 hrs each time, waste my day waiting on him to see him for only about 5 mins) very frustrating experience, do not know if my lip will go back to normal, smile is not normal because scar tissue. terrible terrible experience with dr that told me only side effects i might have would be 7-10 days of swelling. i soooo wish i had never done this!!!!!
SugarTime
October 27, 2009
"...repeated office visits (taking approx 3 hrs each time, waste my day waiting on him to see him for only about 5 mins) very frustrating experience." Sounds to me like he's trying to discourage you from coming to see him. Why else would he keep you waiting so long? Disgusting behavior on his part.
awalk
April 2, 2009
Researching even though your doctor may have been trying a new product..He deserves kudos for offering your money back and repairing it...Not many doctors will say sorry let me fix it... If they did there would be fewer lawsuits... It's knowing something is wrong, seeing it clearly while the doctor denies and tells you it is fine... that's so upsetting and frustrating prolonging the suffering and additional expense for people that makes them angry... You probably don't feel like thanking him..But he deserves it for his honesty...And taking care of the problem ASAP You should try a little of your own fat if they deflate to much it lasts a long time some of it Permanently. Recent studies show it doesn't degrade if frozen so you don't have to get overly injected and wait for the swelling to go down Best wishes
researching
April 17, 2009
to the first person that posted... did you have your implant removed and how did your lips look afterwards?
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