2 weeks after Surgisil lip implants my lips are lopsided. Should I wait to correct or fix it immediately?

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I had Surgisil lip implants 11 days ago. The top one has moved over to one side. My doctor wants to wait a month before fixing it. I'm concerned about scar tissue and would like it corrected immediately. What should I do? Is there any advantage to waiting a month? What could have caused this?

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Lip implants rarely shift but if they do, then just get them repositioned and you will enjoy them more.  It is easy and quick to do.  Sincerely,

	David Hansen,MD

James M. Pearson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It depends. If the implant is
obviously displaced, one may consider earlier intervention. However, during the
early phase of healing following lip implantation, swelling can obscure
accurate assessment of implant position. In most cases, it is preferable to
allow for the swelling to recede to better assess the implant position prior to
considering intervention. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Philip Young, MD · Answer

I would listen to your doctor and wait at least a month if not more. There is still swelling at the 10 day point so that you will not really know what to think at this point.  You can always do this later on at the one month point.  swelling can really throw off your ability to judge the long term results.

Andrew Pichler, MD · Answer

After surgery with the Permalip lip  implant it is very important to massage the two ends to keep the implant centered until the tunnels have healed. This may take 2-3 weeks. If you did not do this and the implant has migrated sideways it will probably require correction. Waiting  4-6 weeks is a good idea though to allow the surgical site to settle before going back in.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Permanent lip implants can do exactly what they are in you. They can migrate. You may be better off removing them and then eventually using fillers to augment the lip.

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