I had gore-tex implant put in my upper lip 6 years ago. I'd like to have it removed. Will most certified, reputable plastic surgeons be able to do this, or is it difficult to preform? Will I need general anesthesia? Any frame for the cost and recovery time?
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Lip implants will be stiff for a while. I would wait as 2 months you are still in the healing process believe it or not. You actually get 60% of your healing at 6 weeks and 90% at 6 months but you can heal for almost 2 years from the original procedure. The stiffness will get better with...
Thank you for your question. Lip Implants maybe a reasonable option for those individuals who are seeking permanent lipenhancement or for those who have not been satisfied with the longevity ofeffect afforded by hyaluronic acid fillers. The Perma Facial Implant is an FDA cleared device for per...
For years I treated patients using Alloderm grafts as well as Ultrasoft. I found that the Alloderm didn't maintain satisfactory volume. I also found that the ultrasoft would shorten and at the corners of the mouth would not have much much augmentation after a year.
About two years ago I...
