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What is the Recovery Like for Butt Implants?
asked 7 months ago by cape cod in cape cod, ma
Latest answer by Ryan Stanton, MD
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Tags: duration, expectation, recovery, scar
I woud like to know how long the recovery is or butt implants, and if there are certain things you can and cannot do while your healing. how long do the scars take to heal and ar they very visible?
2 answers to What is the Recovery Like for Butt Implants?
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Recovery from Buttock Implants
Like any surgical procedure, recovery takes place in phases. Definitely the first two weeks is the most difficult because it is uncomfortable sitting for any longer than 15- 20 minutes. Walking is acceptable starting the very next day but that too will take 2 -3 weeks until back to normal. Thus, most patients need to take at least two weeks off of work unless they have a physically strenuous job they may require 3 -4 weeks off. At the six week period, physical...
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Butt implants
The scars in the butt implants is in the intergleuteal fold. It is a difficult area for healing and has to be very carefull with that.
If no complication happen the healing will depend on the position of the implant
Subcutaneous, sub-fascial, or intramuscular.
Intra muscular will take longer to heal about 3 weeks
As for after care , every surgeon has their own protocol to follow
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
