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

tbrazasAug 13, 2024
In 2006 I had a lip implant done in San Mateo Ca. From my research.. I'm guessing Advant? I've never liked it, it's hard and makes my lip stick out like a Simpson. I've been told by 2 docs to just leave it. Any experience with trying to take it out? Especially one this old?

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David Hansen, MD

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.

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

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

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David M. Creech, MD

The lip augmentation I prefer is the Alloderm tissue implant. This implant allows the surrounding tissue vascular system and collagen to infiltrate the tissue to incorporate the implant into the lip. The biggest advantage is a very low risk of extrusion and infection. The implant is cadaver...

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