Lip Implant removal and numbing. Should I replace the bottom implant or just have it removed? (Photo)

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Hi, I wanted fuller lips. Had implants. Surgeon had not done the procedure before. Bottom implant is too short has to come out. I have tingling, my lips are always very very dry. I can feel the implants. Will the tingling ever go away? Should I replace the bottom implant or just have removed? Will the recovery be worse with the replacement? Why are my lips so very dry now? Very unhappy and depressed. Help and advice please.

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and posting an appropriate picture. It is probably best to have the implant removed and replace the volume with your own fat. This will likely decrease the chances of implant palpability as opposed to implant replacement which will likely continue with similar symptoms. Permalip implants are best placed the first time with expertise. Best to have a virtual consultation to discuss options.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear MusicCityPatient,
I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Please remove the lower lip implant and maybe both? Then allow 3 months healing followed by either fat grafts or high G prime HA fillers. Virtual consult with …

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