I had permalip implants about 15 years ago i would like removed. No issues, only age has made my lips lower and they look displaced. First-does anyone do this? Florida location would be nice. Second- can i have a lip lift same time or what can i do so i dont lose whats left of my thin lips? Ty!
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Personally, I prefer to avoid placing lip implants because of movement, migration and asymmetry. As an alternative, I would recommend an upper lip lift procedure if the distance between your upper lip vermilion and the base of the nose is greater than 15 mm. This procedure will elevate the lip...
You may benefit from having a lip lift following the removal of the permalip. The distance from the base of the nose to the lip vermilion is important and usually determines who is a candidate for the procedure. Fat grafting may be another option.
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.