I'm considering Lip implants. My mouth is small to begin with, and my lips -- especially upper -- are thin. I'm 57, so they're thinning more with age. I have an opportunity to get this done with a reputable plastic surgeon for free. They're new. How reversible is it? Will I look okay for a business trip in a week? Should I just get permanent liner instead and accept my thin lips?
Answer: How Reversible Are Lip Implants? Hello! Thanks for the question. Lip implants are typically reversible/removable. However, some kinds of lip implants are more difficult to remove than others, so you should speak with your plastic surgeon to determine how feasible that might be. Additionally, both insertion and removal of lip implants is an invasive process that will require up to two weeks of recovery time before you feel your results look natural. I would not suggest a lip implant surgery a week before an important trip. If you have never augmented your lips before, I would strongly recommend trying a dermal filler like Restylane or Juvederm prior to choosing a lip implant. Fillers like these are injectable substances that can plump your lips without an invasive procedure, and they last between six and twelve months so if you dislike the results they are not permanent. You can also start off slowly with fillers, volumizing your lips a little at a time, rather than opting for a full-sized implant that may leave you feeling like the change was too drastic. Any experienced board-certified plastic surgeon will be able to guide you through the process of choosing a filler that will work for you. Good luck, and I hope you find this information helpful
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Answer: How Reversible Are Lip Implants? Hello! Thanks for the question. Lip implants are typically reversible/removable. However, some kinds of lip implants are more difficult to remove than others, so you should speak with your plastic surgeon to determine how feasible that might be. Additionally, both insertion and removal of lip implants is an invasive process that will require up to two weeks of recovery time before you feel your results look natural. I would not suggest a lip implant surgery a week before an important trip. If you have never augmented your lips before, I would strongly recommend trying a dermal filler like Restylane or Juvederm prior to choosing a lip implant. Fillers like these are injectable substances that can plump your lips without an invasive procedure, and they last between six and twelve months so if you dislike the results they are not permanent. You can also start off slowly with fillers, volumizing your lips a little at a time, rather than opting for a full-sized implant that may leave you feeling like the change was too drastic. Any experienced board-certified plastic surgeon will be able to guide you through the process of choosing a filler that will work for you. Good luck, and I hope you find this information helpful
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December 22, 2015
Answer: How Reversible Are Lip Implants? Lip implants are very easily removed. If you want to replace volume, this is a good option. Fillers are also a good idea, and would work very well. I would recommend that you please speak with the plastic surgeon you are currently seeing for a consultation to best reach your goal.
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December 22, 2015
Answer: How Reversible Are Lip Implants? Lip implants are very easily removed. If you want to replace volume, this is a good option. Fillers are also a good idea, and would work very well. I would recommend that you please speak with the plastic surgeon you are currently seeing for a consultation to best reach your goal.
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