Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underButt Implant Removal q&a

What is the Recovery Time for Butt Implant Removal?

DumdumAug 6, 2013
Had my surgery 6 weeks ago, about 3 weeks in begin having pain on my left cheek and leg. It looks bigger then the right side, I can barely walk and have has a seroma. It is hard and extremely painful and I believe it to be capsular contracture however my surgeon seems to not want to take into consideration I am so unhappy, should I push to remove? What is the recovery time for removal?

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Ryan A. Stanton, MD
Ryan A. Stanton, MD profile photo
Dr. Ryan A. Stanton, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 330 Reviews
Answered on Apr 4, 2019
Answer
🔗 Link
3 people found this helpful
Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
Kenneth Hughes, MD profile photo
Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 664 Reviews
Answered on Apr 4, 2019
Answer
🔗 Link
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 10, 2013
Answer
Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Sep 29, 2015
Answer
3 people found this helpful

More Butt Implant Removal Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Ryan A. Stanton, MD

Very good question that I hear frequently from perspective patients.  Many times there is actually very little to no sagging after removal of buttock implants. Situations where sagging is more likely is when the patient has had relatively large implants placed on top of, instead of under,...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jaime Perez, MD

First, I would recommend for you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon who is exeperienced in butt augmentation. Without seeing pictures it is hard to tell what exactly you need done. It sounds as though you may be a candidate for a brazilian butt lift. This procedure would shape your...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Ryan A. Stanton, MD

Allow me to answer your question as best i can without any photos. However, please keep in mind that an in-person, or at least a virtual, consultation with physical exam is first necessary before any legitimate evaluation or final surgical recommendations can be made. The big question here is,...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Dev Vibhakar, DO, FACS

Hi,Thanks for your inquiry. Similar to autoimmune issues related to breast implants (known commonly as breast implant illness) you can have a reaction to the foreign body that can lead to illness. The first step is to make sure you see your primary care doctor to rule out any other causes of...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Dev Vibhakar, DO, FACS

Hi,Yes, you should removed your implants. They will continue to drop and stretch the pocket over time. This may eventually need skin removal or a buttock lift if the soft tissue stretches out. You can opt to volumize or correct any contour irregularities with a fat transfer to the subcutaneous...

+2 answers
See all Butt Implant Removal Q&A
See more Butt Implant Removal Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE BUTT IMPLANT REMOVAL GUIDE →