With the exception of breast implants, all body contouring implants are made out of solid material. Typically silicone for areas like the hip or buttocks.
The implants eventually become encapsulated with scar tissue, and are generally intended to be left in place and not removed unless there is...
Unlike buttock and breast implants, hip implants are typically placed above the muscle. The implants are placed between the tensor fascia lata and the subcutanous fat. If you are very thin, the implant may be more visible, but usually there is enough soft tissue that hides the implant well.
Different plastic surgeons will have different opinions so your best bet is to have a few in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeon to offer the procedure. You can then first hand get a personal assessment and find out how each individual provider feels about doing the...