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Can my lip implants be removed?

April 26, 2023
Asked By:Julian Naya in San Jose, California

I got lip implants over 15 years ago. The implant moves / shifted — meaning I can move it around my upper lip. What is the cost to get it removed? TIA

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April 27, 2023

Answer: Rubberized silicone lip implants can be removed.

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April 27, 2023

Answer: Rubberized silicone lip implants can be removed.

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July 14, 2023

Answer: Lip Implant Removal

Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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Answer: Lip Implant Removal

Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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April 30, 2023

Answer: Implant removal

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Answer: Implant removal

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