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Is it OK to get my lips tattooed after having had Silikon injections many years ago?

  • midema
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 11 months ago
I had the Silikon lip augmentation six years ago and would like to get permanent lip color. Is it advisable?

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Lip Tattooing after Silikon Injections

July 13th, 2016
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Yes, having permanent lip color tattooed can be performed after Silikon injections. Please seek an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Web reference: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD


Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 202 reviews

July 13th, 2016

Lip Tattooing after Silikon Injections

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Yes, having permanent lip color tattooed can be performed after Silikon injections. Please seek an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD


Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 202 reviews

Is it OK to get my lips tattooed after having had Silikon injections many years ago?

July 12th, 2016
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Thank you for your question.  It is possible to have permanent lip color applied if you previously had Silicon 1000 injected. Because of some of the side effects of SiliKon injections be sure to maintain close follow up with your injector. Best wishes

Web reference: http://www.nelson-center.com/dermal-fillers.html

Nelson Castillo, MD
July 12th, 2016

Is it OK to get my lips tattooed after having had Silikon injections many years ago?

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Thank you for your question.  It is possible to have permanent lip color applied if you previously had Silicon 1000 injected. Because of some of the side effects of SiliKon injections be sure to maintain close follow up with your injector. Best wishes

Learn more: http://www.nelson-center.com/dermal-fillers.html

Nelson Castillo, MD
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