Silicone removal on lips

Lip silicone removal is a surgical procedure performed to reverse the effects of injections of industrial silicone, a permanent material that was once used to increase lip volume, but has been widely discouraged due to the risks it poses. entails.

Why is it necessary to remove silicone from the lips?

• Health risks: Industrial silicone can migrate to other areas of the face, causing granulomas (inflamed nodules) and lip deformities.
• Artificial appearance: Lips can take on a swollen, disproportionate and unnatural appearance.
• Difficulty to treat: Silicone is a difficult material to remove and may require multiple procedures.

How is silicone removal from lips done?

Surgery to remove silicone from the lips is performed under local anesthesia and consists of:

1. Incision: A small incision is made in the inner mucosa of the lips to access the silicone.
2. Removal: The surgeon carefully removes the silicone, fragmenting it if necessary.
3. Closure of the incision: The incision is closed with very fine stitches.