I had Artecoll injected into my lips about 10 years ago. I want it out! (Photo)

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I've been looking up doctors that specialize, I absolutely want to do this, but I'm so scared of getting botched and looking worse than I do now. Is this an easy procedure.Should I be looking for a specialist in artecoll removal or lip reduction, or other? I'm a model, so my face is my business. Any thoughts, pls help. I'm willing to travel to see the best. I've looked up some doctors on this site, but I get scared by some of the negative reviews. Help pls.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office specializes in the removal of Artefill and other silicone fillers from the lips. We have a very large series of patients who have benefited from the removal and have resumed a normal life without unrelenting inflammation and edema. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can try 5FU injections first , if after a few times it is not improving then the only option is a lip reduction surgery.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ravi Dahiya, MD · Answer

Fortunately the lip can heal very well from surgical interventions. I have had to remove permanent fillers from patients before. Some of these patients had synthetic substance injected in other countries resulting in substantial deformities. However, they can be successfully removed with leaving a scar that is barely visible. So I think you can be confident that you can get an excellent result.

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