If you want lip augmentation but have not had great results with fillers, or if you desire a more long-lasting solution, you may be a candidate for PermaLip implants. This may be a good option if you feel your lips are too small or thin and detract from your overall look. PermaLip implants may not be recommended if you have extremely thin lips, significant asymmetry, or if scarring is present.
Complications are uncommon with PermaLip implants, but as with any procedure, they can happen. The most common issues are infection, swelling, and some temporary numbness. Migration of the implant is rare.
PermaLip implants can be easily removed. They are made from a material that is smooth and natural and can be removed without causing significant trauma or scarring. This procedure is designed to be reversible in case you ever change your mind.
Your lips are numbed with local anesthetic during the procedure. Most postsurgical discomfort usually resolves within a day or two. Your lips may be sensitive to pressure for a few weeks after the procedure.
The small incisions made for placing PermaLip implants are closed with absorbable sutures – they dissolve on their own.
Yes. Although there is a risk of infection with any surgical procedure, the infection rate with PermaLip has been extremely low – less than 1% as reported by SurgiSil, the manufacturer.
Initially after surgery, your lips will be large and swollen. As the swelling subsides, your results will begin to appear. You will see your final results when the swelling has subsided completely.
PermaLip implants are made of an ideal material for the lips and manufactured with surface characteristics that minimize the risk of potential problems, such as in-growth into the lip tissue.
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