Visible or Shifted Implant,
Nasal Silicone Removal

Before a nasal implant is removed, the implant's position and the condition of the surrounding skin and tissue are checked first. Depending on the cause, such as an implant that shows through the skin or has shifted, the decision is made whether to reposition the implant or remove it and rebuild the nose with autologous tissue.

Revision with autologous tissue uses materials such as temporal fascia, which wraps the structure when the skin is thin, and autologous dermal fat harvested from areas such as behind the ear. At Sehyun Plastic Surgery, Chief Surgeon Dr. Yoo Hyun-seok, a board-certified plastic surgeon, personally handles implant removal and autologous tissue revision, from diagnosis to surgery and follow-up.

If inflammation persists around the implant or contracture makes the nose turn up and bend, removal or replacement may be needed. We also examine cases where the skin has thinned and the implant outline shows, or the implant has shifted. Whether removal is needed is decided individually based on changes in the skin and surrounding tissue.

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We first determine whether the crooked appearance is caused by the implant's position or by asymmetry of the nasal bone, cartilage or septum. If the implant is tilted, it is secured along the midline, and if asymmetry of the bone or cartilage remains, correcting those areas is also considered. The scope of surgery differs for each person depending on the structure of the nose and the condition of the tissue.