My Buttock Implants Were Removed 2 Yrs Ago But They Look Like They're Still There? (photo) Doctor Answers, Tips
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My Buttock Implants Were Removed 2 Yrs Ago But They Look Like They're Still There? (photo)

But it looks like there are still there. I'm assuming the doctor didn't close the pockets and there is open space within the pockets. Can this be closed so I can look normal once again and how long is the recovery time?

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Raine78
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Same after Buttock implants removed

A before photo would be extremely helpful but assuming this is the case there are several possibilities. The body never likes "open spaces" so it either collapses this type of space or fills it in with fluid (essentially salt water body fluid) that remains for an undetermined amount of time until it eventually turns into a ball of scar tissue. If your buttocks are the same now after the implants were (for sure) removed then either there exists a ball of scar tissue or the... more
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Buttock Implant Removal

You had your Buttock Implants removed, but you still feel the buttocks are big as if the implants are still there. First you need a sonogram. You most probably have collected some fluid. And most probably the capsule was not removed. The sonogram will confirm if there is fluid or not. Your surgeon can tell you if he removed the capsule. The capsule can be removed surgicaly. Compression garment should be worn for 3-6 weeks.

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Comments (2)

Raine78 20 Feb 2013
Thx Dr. Stanton. I will have to get a sonogram done to determine what's going on. It's soft and feels normal but extremely big and I hate it. Typically how much does it cost to get something like this fixed?
Raine78 20 Feb 2013
Thank you kindly Dr. Samir for your response.

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