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My Buttock Implants Look Asymmetrical. How Can It Be Corrected?

I had a buttock augmentation, implants to be precise, done about three months ago. I'm pretty much healed, but have noticed slight asymmetry between the right and left cheek.

One side looks larger and rounder than the other. My doctor wants me to wait other three months before discussing corrective surgery.

Since I'm not really keen on going under the knife again, what other options do I have? My doctor and I discussed the fat transfer procedure, but I'm a little apprehensive. Can an injectable filler, such as or, be used instead? I just want my butt to look symmetrical.

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This is a good question to put to your surgeon, as they...

This is a good question to put to your surgeon, as they will be most familiar with the specifics of your surgery. There are many variables that come into play, but some initial asymmetry is common after bilateral implant surgery (this applies to breast implants as well). Typically six weeks is a good initial healing period, after which we would normally expect symmetry to improve. Except for unusual circumstances, I would have a good idea about your ultimate result by four to six months... more

Nick Slenkovich, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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Seromas around Butt Implants are common

If there is assymetry in your buttocks in regard to size after getting Butt implants, the most common reason is due to "Seroma". This is a collection of serum (fluid) around your implant. Sometimes this will get reabsorbed by your body, other times it will need to be drained. It is one of the many common problems with Butt implants.Talk to your doctor

Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Buttock implant asymmetry

Waiting is wise. However the asymmetry can be due to fluid (seroma) in the larger buttock. If that is the case, you can have a sonogram to confirm. Then, aspiration and culture is very important, and must be treated. Analyse your preoperative pictures to see if there is a difference in the size of the buttocks preoperatively. There are options to correct this, BUT IT DEPENDS ON THE CAUSE of asymmetry. Make sure there is no fluid collection.

Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Asymmetric butock implants

Thanks for the question - Your doctor is correct to advise you to wait for a total of 6 months before considering corrective action. It can take this much time for swelling and scar tissue to settle down. Things that can be done to improve the situation if the asymmetry continues include changing the implants, changing the pockets around the implants. In our San Francisco office we actually prefer to use autologous fat transfer (the Brazilian Butt Lift) to correct asymmetry or sagging... more

Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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Fixing asymmetrical butt implants

Butt implants can be performed successfully to create a beautiful augmentation and re-contouring. However, this is not a simple procedure. If the Butt implant is placed in the wrong level of the butt, it is possible to develop significant scarring which can change the shape of the butt and cause discomfort. At this stage, it is important that you are evaluated by a board-certified plastic surgeon with a great deal of experience in butt implants. They will be able to determine if you have... more