What is the maximum size of implant for the buttocks? 1000 cc? 800cc? ! Where I can do that? thank you very much

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Studies have demonstrated that implant volumes greater than 350 cc placed within the muscle have higher rates of complications.  For those patients who desire more volume, buttock implants and fat transfer to the buttocks can be combined.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

One of the most important factors in creating the perfect derriere with implants is indeed selecting the right size AND shape. I have found the best way to assure this is to simply measure the actual dimensions of the patient’s buttock cheeks. With these anatomical measurements, I can select an implant that not only significantly augments the buttock but also supplies the correct 3-dimensional enhancement to look as real as possible. Therefore the only way for you to know what implant works best is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in this procedure and have him/her take your measurements before selecting an implant and proceeding with surgery. The largest stock buttock implant currently available in the USA is a 690cc round implant. Indeed custom implants can be ordered larger, not only at a premium price but at a premium risk for most patients'. Unlike breast implants which are placed under the very expandable tissue of the breast and half of the pectoral major muscle, buttock implants are (most preferably) placed under (or at least within) the largest strongest muscle of the body, the gluteus maximus muscle, which is not nearly as expandable or forgiving. Thus most patients simply do not have a large enough native buttock muscle to fit an implant over even 500 ccs', without leading to significant complication such as wound breakdown/opening &/or implant exposure...necessitating removal. Some of those sought after video-vixen and celeb-types (without mentioning names) with cartoonish bottoms could have either gotten extremely lucky with a huge oversized implant, had a very large volume of filler injected such as silicone or hydrogel (all highly NOT recommended because of possible risk of severe infections and even deadly complications), and/or have been genetically "blessed".I generally do not recommend fat grafting at the same time as placing buttock implants because of a significantly increased risk of infection. For fat to survive it must be grafted into muscle, however that is also where the implant sits. Thus, if fat it injected into the implant or implant pocket then it will die and almost assuredly get infected - necessitating removal of the implant as well. Nonetheless, buttock implants are a proven safe and effective method of buttock augmentation as long as the recommendations of a board certified plastic surgeon specialist are adhered to.Glad to help.

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for your inquiry the max would be 500 cc but for your safety I would not recommend bigger than 300 cc. You might be able to be an implant plus fat transfer candidate. Please have an in person consultation so you can discuss your concerns, options and expectations thoroughly, good luck in your PS Journey!Respectfully,Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

Round implants can go as high as 690 cc but the risk of exposure goes up with these large volume implants. Do not confuse fat transfer volumes with implant size as fat will reduce in size by approximately 30% after a transfer.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

We perform buttocks implants as large as 600cc. Please make a consultation to discuss details of implant size and surgical procedure and recovery.

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