I've had an L- shaped silicone nose implant put in nearly 7 years ago. Just recently I've decided to try botox on the forehead. For the past few days the tip of my nose has been hurting. I'm wondering if it's because I can no longer lift my eyebrows and the pressure is causing the discomfort. I'm worried that the tip of the implant is going to protrude or move downwards. If anyone is familiar with this, please help explain to me what is happening and the potential outcomes!
April 17, 2012
Answer: My first thought is that you might have an implant infection.
Sometimes our brains try to explain events in order to make sense of things. The nasal discomfort may be completely unrelated to the BOTOX injections. It is remotely possible to introduce an infection into an implant this way, but it is just as likely that the tenderness is only coincidental to the recent treatment. The tenderness needs to be assessed by a facial plastic surgeon. It is sometimes possible to clear a low grade cellulitis with antibiotics. However, erosion with implant exposure and recurrent infections require removal of the implant. There are various alternatives for this implant should this prove necessary. You need to find a nasal surgeon with extensive revisional experience. A plastic surgeon who just performs primary cosmetic rhinoplasty is unlikely to be the right surgeon if replacement is necessary.
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April 17, 2012
Answer: My first thought is that you might have an implant infection.
Sometimes our brains try to explain events in order to make sense of things. The nasal discomfort may be completely unrelated to the BOTOX injections. It is remotely possible to introduce an infection into an implant this way, but it is just as likely that the tenderness is only coincidental to the recent treatment. The tenderness needs to be assessed by a facial plastic surgeon. It is sometimes possible to clear a low grade cellulitis with antibiotics. However, erosion with implant exposure and recurrent infections require removal of the implant. There are various alternatives for this implant should this prove necessary. You need to find a nasal surgeon with extensive revisional experience. A plastic surgeon who just performs primary cosmetic rhinoplasty is unlikely to be the right surgeon if replacement is necessary.
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April 17, 2012
Answer: Silicone implant
After 7 years, Botox should not cause any shifting in the implant position. Silicone implants can become infected and extrude many years after surgery - so if your pain continues, especially if there is any redness or discharge, you will need to see a surgeon
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April 17, 2012
Answer: Silicone implant
After 7 years, Botox should not cause any shifting in the implant position. Silicone implants can become infected and extrude many years after surgery - so if your pain continues, especially if there is any redness or discharge, you will need to see a surgeon
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