Any experience trying to take out an old lip implant (20~ years post-op)?

Lip implants do very well for most patients and are a permanent way to fix thin lips. They are easy to put in and easy to remove but very few docs know about them or even have them. Of the 3 major types, really only 1 type is readily available now. They run about $3500 per implant.

Everyone has a bit of facial asymmetry, and this is also common in somebody's lips. Based on your singular photo, I would suggest no intervention. I suggest this since I do not see any significant asymmetry between the right and the left. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

We're not big fans of Permalip, because it tends to feel like a gummy worm after it is implanted. In our practice, we utilize microdroplet Silikon-1000 for permanent and natural looking lip augmentation. Unlike temporary gel fillers, Silikon-1000 is never associated with infection, necrosis,...

Yes you are a great candidate for lip implants. I prefer the softer eptfe implants over the silicone ones though. They are easy to put in and easy to remove but most never want them removed.

Once removed, you still get the benefit of the implant having been in there for awhile since fibrous tissue buildup around the implant gives the appearance of fullness so you may not need fillers later. They are easy to put in and easy to remove. You won't have any of that wrinkled skin usually.