Which implant placement poses no risk to the sciatic nerve? I want implants but don't want to incur any unnecessary complications.
Answer: Buttock implant positioning No surgery is without some risks. Having said that, risks are typically minimized in an otherwise healthy patient when the surgeon performs the given procedure on a regular basis in a methodical fashion with the same ancillary crew (anesthesiologist, nurse, tech etc) AND when implant size and shape are carefully selected. I personally only place buttock implants within (and occasionally completely under) the gluteus maximus muscle, and have yet to experience (after 14 years) a sciatic nerve injury...albeit i respect the possibility that it could happen in unusual circumstances. Glad to help.
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Answer: Buttock implant positioning No surgery is without some risks. Having said that, risks are typically minimized in an otherwise healthy patient when the surgeon performs the given procedure on a regular basis in a methodical fashion with the same ancillary crew (anesthesiologist, nurse, tech etc) AND when implant size and shape are carefully selected. I personally only place buttock implants within (and occasionally completely under) the gluteus maximus muscle, and have yet to experience (after 14 years) a sciatic nerve injury...albeit i respect the possibility that it could happen in unusual circumstances. Glad to help.
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July 5, 2015
Answer: Sciatic nerve injury with gluteal implants There is a higher risk of injury with placement of the implants inside or under the gluteal muscle. The risk however is very low and I still recommend placing implants within the muscle to prevent other complications. I do not know that any implant shape would change this risk but the larger the implant you have the more likely some nerve compression may occur. Best of luck
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July 5, 2015
Answer: Sciatic nerve injury with gluteal implants There is a higher risk of injury with placement of the implants inside or under the gluteal muscle. The risk however is very low and I still recommend placing implants within the muscle to prevent other complications. I do not know that any implant shape would change this risk but the larger the implant you have the more likely some nerve compression may occur. Best of luck
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Answer: Which butt implants come without risk? You're sciatic nerve lies particularly deep compared to where the butt implants are placed, whether under the muscle or fascia. I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon in person to discuss the most common risks.Thank you for your question and good luck!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS
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Answer: Which butt implants come without risk? You're sciatic nerve lies particularly deep compared to where the butt implants are placed, whether under the muscle or fascia. I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon in person to discuss the most common risks.Thank you for your question and good luck!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS
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July 6, 2015
Answer: The knowledge of the gluteal anatomy, help to avoid risk of injury. The
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July 6, 2015
Answer: The knowledge of the gluteal anatomy, help to avoid risk of injury. The
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July 5, 2015
Answer: Buttock Implants Whether buttock implants are placed in the subfascial or intramuscular location, the sciatic nerve is not at risk of injury. The sciatic nerve lies deep to the gluteus maximus muscle.
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July 5, 2015
Answer: Buttock Implants Whether buttock implants are placed in the subfascial or intramuscular location, the sciatic nerve is not at risk of injury. The sciatic nerve lies deep to the gluteus maximus muscle.
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