Platinum weight extrusion

[mandy721]

Less than two years after a platinum weight implant, the weight started coming out of the eyelid this weekend.  It is being removed this morning and the eyelid will be repaired. 

Has anyone had a platinum implant come out within 1 -2 years after the implant?  We want to see if this is has happened to others.  Ken's doctor, who has the most experience with gold weights, says this  happens more like 4 - 5 years out with the gold ones.

[Kaybo]

I have never had one come out but my last one (platinum) slipped almost from the get go. The thought was that my eyelid & that tender skin had just had too much over the years. I only had it in for about 7 months. Before that, I had my gold weight in for about 5 years w/ no problems...

Sorry this is happening...

K

[saralynn143]

Wow, I'm so sorry. The only person I know of who had this happen was DocB, and that was soon after surgery.

My surgeon told me it was a risk. He also said I have thin eyelids. I take extreme care not to touch that eyelid much and avoid eye makeup. So far, so good.

I hope Ken has improved to the point that he does well without the implant. I'm not there yet.

[moe]

Eew. No problems with mine of 5 years. I guess it depends on the person's skin elasticity/toughness.
Maureen

[nancyann]

Hi Mandy,  I had a gold weight removed due to an allergic reaction & then had platinum put in its place.
I asked my surgeon if it's true the weight will have to be removed after 5 years so it doesn't 'break through'
the eyelid.  He said this wasn't true.
I had the platinum put in awhile ago & it still looks fine.
Always good thoughts,  Nancy

[saralynn143]

I read that too about needing to replace implants every five years, but my surgeon never said anything about it.

[mandy721]

Thanks for you replies.  On top of the weight problem, we had a family emergency that required Ken to go out of town a few days after surgery.  He was back in time for the stitches to come out.  He was hopeful that he could manage without the weight, but the eye isn't closing well and the weight will go back in when the eyelid heals. He is also getting a lower lid tuck to bring the lid closer to the eye to help with tear distribution.  His surgeon remarked that he rarely sees weights extrude, and if it happens, it is usually  4 or 5 years out.  Ken is very careful about not touching or rubbing his eyelid; he says that is one of the hardest things to be mindful of.   We keep hoping that one day his eye will close  normally.  Until then, it always feels good to be part of this supportive and caring group.
Miranda