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Bad protruding Permalip. 2 trimmed edges stick through my lip. Itchy on left pointy end. Annoying when I smile. (Photos)

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PermalipHorrorAug 13, 2018
Infection risk? I got both 5mm permalips 8 days ago. The bottom one's cut ends are big to touch.When I smile I feel the bottom one stretching and when returning to its normal position I feel uncomfortable on the pointy end. A week post-op my doc cut the stitches and said that at that point it was fine. No suggestion of lip exercises post-op .When I asked him about a possibility for the implant's removal he acted as if he does not consider it necessary. Do I run the risk of potential infection & what its symptoms?

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