Removing Silicon Implant After Rhinoplasty Revision?

August 27, 2012
Asked By:dandelionV

I had a nose job ( L shape silicon) in 2010.I went to Korea to have the silicon removed. The doctor convinced he would use I-shape silicon+ear cartilage. It has been 4 months. My nose looks better but I don’t think I want to live with it for the rest of my life. I want to get the silicon removed again. Will my nose go back to the original shape? My case is different bc I had my nose done twice. I’m young (<25) but I’m afraid my nose will shrink to a new shape & it will cause my nose turn upward.

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VOTED MOST HELPFUL
August 29, 2012

Answer: Replace silicone with rib

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
August 29, 2012

Answer: Replace silicone with rib

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 29, 2012

Answer: Removal of silicone implant will produce your original nose.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 29, 2012

Answer: Removal of silicone implant will produce your original nose.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 28, 2012

Answer: With revision rhinoplasty to remove the silicone implant, you will likely lose some height.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 28, 2012

Answer: With revision rhinoplasty to remove the silicone implant, you will likely lose some height.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Implant Removal and Return of Nasal Shape

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