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

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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?

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

I know what you've had and remove these regularly. It may be a goretex tube (softform) or advant, or goretex strips.  In any case, I've successfully taken them out many times, right in the office.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Lip implants have been a blessing to most patients who don't want the expense or pain of every 3-4 months filler injections.  They are easy to put in and easy to remove.

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

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