Q: I am a Korean woman who got a nose job 3 years ago to make my bridge higher. My surgeon used a silicone implant. Not sure what “displacement” means, but my implant has shifted upwards. 1) Do I need reconstructive surgery if I still like the way my nose looks? If I don’t, is this dangerous for my health? 2) I think the part of my nose bridge towards my forehead flattened when I applied heavy downwards pressure to the top. I bumped my nose & wanted to make sure it was still in place. Is this possible?
A: Silicone implants can become “displaced” or “migrate”, meaning they can move. The possible danger to your health would be from the risk of extrusion (of the implant thinning your skin to the point of ulcerating through) and the risk of infection. Signs that this is occurring include redness and tenderness along the nose where the implant is. Unless either of these is happening, your health is not at imminent risk.
