Can Lips Remain Stiff After Permalip Implant Recover?

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...

Which car should I buy, the Gremlin or the Pinto? I know lip implants are relatively new, but I have already removed several from patients who were unhappy with their unnatural feel. I strongly disagree that silicone should ever be used as a filler in the human face. I have seen horrible...

Hello! Thanks for the question. Lip implants are typically reversible/removable. However, some kinds of lip implants are more difficult to remove than others, so you should speak with your plastic surgeon to determine how feasible that might be. Additionally, both insertion and removal of lip...

  Permalip™ is made of very soft, solid silicone which is tapered at each end to match the natural shape of the lips. The implants cannot leak or rupture, and come in a variety of sizes (9 in total) depending on the amount of lip augmentation required. How does it work? The...

I have in the past been tempted to use this particularly implant but complications like this have prevented me from doing so. Instead I still prefer the temporary fillers like Perlane and Juvederm. Having stated this you have no choice but to allow the surgeon to remove the implant(s). Allow...