I am deciding on Permalip size between 5 mm for my top lip and 4 mm for bottom or just do 4 mm for both? I want natural but noticeable change in fullness. I had my lips injected with juvederm two weeks ago but they didn't really get fuller, just a tiny bit. I want permanent result so decided to get implants. Also I m really worried about my smile after implants, will I be able to keep it?? It's very important to me especially considering that I work as a model. Thank you for all your help!!!!!
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Following lip implant removal, some degree of swelling is expected. Most people feel comfortable being seen in public by about 3 days. Swelling continues to
improve daily so that it is mostly (but not entirely) resolved by 7 days after
the procedure. However, final resolution of the...
Some movement is normal right after the surgery and has the implant starts to "settle down" (over few months) then it should not. Basically a small capsule will form around it and will stabilize it.
Thank you for your question and pictures. Most of my patients which opt to have Permalip have once had lip filler, therefore to make it easier to understand a 4mm lip implant would be like having 1ml of lip filler and a 5mm lip implant would be like having 1.5-2ml of lip filler. Naturally y...