Booty Implants: when Do They Harden?

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can some tell me about butt implants and when they harden and need replacing

Joshua Korman, MD · Answer

Butt implants have historically been placed at various levels in the buttock area.  Implants placed directly under the skin would often harden significantly.  This led to alternative locations such as between the fascia and the buttock muscle which usually does not cause hardening.  It is also important to let the area heal and not be too active in the immediate postoperative period.

Rikesh T. Parikh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, the capsular contracture (excess scar tissue) rate of buttock implants is lower than breast implants. This is hard to predict who gets it and who does not. But for gluteal implants it is quite low. Thanks

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

There is significant variation in the time that capsular contracture develops arouind buttock implants. This can happen on one side and the other. The cause is unknown but presumed related to biofilm formation. The placement of the implant may have some effect on capsular contracture.

Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS · Answer

Be sure to choose a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in this procedure and has high success rate with this procedure.  If you choose your surgeon wisely you will have a wonderful, natural, long lasting result.

Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS · Answer

If done properly, butt implants should not harden. Patients may experience hardening of the butt implant if the implant is placed to superficially in the gluteal tissue. Superficial but implants can cause a significant reaction by your body which will create a tight scar contracture around the implant that may alter the appearance of the plant and cause discomfort. If this occurs, the implant must be removed and placed into a deeper and safer area within the butt.
	Keep in mind that butt implants are not like breast implants. Butt implants are actually solid pieces of silicone plastic. They cannot leak or rupture. If placed properly, your body will tolerate the implant well and you will not have problems with excess scarring or displacement of the implants. If done appropriately, your implants should not need to be replaced

Booty Implants: when Do They Harden?

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Answer: Properly done butt implants should not harden

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Booty Implants: when Do They Harden?

Answers (7)

Answer: Buttock augmentation

Answer: Buttock augmentation

Answer: Properly done butt implants should not harden

Answer: Properly done butt implants should not harden

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