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- Avg. Cost: $1487
- Candidate: Thin lips
- Length: 1 hour
- Treatments: One
- Results: Permanent
- Back to work: Within 1 week
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Perma Facial Implants: Are They Right for You?
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If you’ve been considering lip augmentation to rejuvenate your lips and achieve a more youthful look, you may have discovered the Perma Facial Implant, also known as the PermaLip. This procedure offers one option for permanent tissue augmentation and has been approved by the FDA for augmenting facial tissues.
The Perma Facial Implant is made of a soft silicone compound that is inserted under the skin to make the area appear firmer and more toned. The PermaLip compound serves as an alternative to injectable fillers that can be absorbed by the body in a short period of time, and promises few complications.
How Perma Facial Implants Work
The Perma Facial Implant is contoured to create a smooth, natural appearance, and is designed in such a way that there is limited chance of tissue re-growth in the area that the filler is inserted. While the implant is permanent, it can be easily removed and adjusted as needed.
The Perma Facial Implant can be customized to suit your facial features, so the surgeon who will be inserting the compound may cut or reshape the filler based on what your goals are. It is available in a variety of sizes so the surgeon will be able to create a look that is most suitable for your facial type.
The implant is inserted under the skin and sculpted into place to ensure a smooth appearance. The implant itself has a non-porous surface so it will appear to look like your natural skin tissue after insertion. This type of implant cannot rupture or deflate.
Are You a Good Candidate for Perma Facial Implants?
- You may be a good candidate for a Perma Facial Implant if you:
- Want fuller, rounder and more youthful-looking lips
- Want to avoid the high costs associated with getting injectable fillers on a regular basis
- Prefer to have just a single treatment for permanent results
- Are comfortable with having a silicone compound in your body
- Understand the risks and potential complications associated with solid implants
The company behind PermaLip suggests that discomfort, if present, typically resolves itself within 48 hours, but some people may experience sensitivity in the area for about 14 days after their procedure. In some cases, the physician may prescribe pain medication which can help to manage any swelling, discomfort and pain.
Other Considerations with PermaLip Procedure
You will need to set up a consultation with a plastic surgeon in order to review all of the potential risks and complications associated with the Perma Facial Implant. He or she can discuss the post-operative effects such as tenderness, swelling, and bruising. It’s important to remember that many of these effects typically subside within a week, and the implant can be removed relatively easily if needed.
The PermaLip implant is made by the company SurgiSil, and is a patented, FDA-approved device that has undergone extensive clinical research and testing to ensure safety. And, your surgeon can modify the shape and size of the implant to ensure that you are getting customized, natural-looking results.
Learn more about lip augmentation in our information guide, or consult with a plastic surgeon in your area to find out if you are a good candidate for the PermaLip procedure.
Published: 09/18/2009, Last Updated: 09/18/2009
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