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I have had my permalip implants for 6 years and now I would like to remove them. What are the complications?

Morrison777Jul 23, 2014
I have had my permalip implants for 6 years and now I would like to remove them. What are the complications? Will it heal fast? Can my lips become strange shape after removing the implants? When can I inject the fillers after removing implants? Thank you

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