How long does it take for butt implants incision to close? What can I do to make it close and heal fast?

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I'm thinking about getting butt implants. However one of my fears are that the incision doesn't heal properly, seroma, etc. I want to know how to prevent. I want to know what can I do before surgery so that I could heal fast. Should I take certain vitamins ? Get on a certain diet ? Eat alkaline based foods? Etc

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Patricia,   I have been performing butt  augmentation with implants for the last 18 years and I can tell you from my experience that  problems occur  because of patients not following the instructions which are as follows:1. Follow diet sheet - Avoid fruit and vegetables (blood thinners) for 7-10 days before surgery and 2 weeks after surgery. Avoid Caffeine  1 day before surgery and 2 weeks after.2. Avoid supplements like Vit C , Vit E , MSG (blood thinners) and more on the list for 7-10 days before surgery and 2 weeks after surgery.3. Avoid medication - Aspirin, Plavix (blood thinners), diet pills (anesthesia risk) and more on the list for 7-10 before surgery and some, 2 weeks after surgery.4. Take care of drain for 7-10 days after surgery.5. Clean yourself after bowel movement , with forward movement to avoid  wound contamination.6. Avoid strenuous  physical activity (sex, gym, heave lifting) for 6 weeks.7. Sleep on your stomach and sit leaning forward for one month.8.Wear Velcro binder on the butt for one month 24/7.9. No high heels shoes for one month.10. Slow motion when getting out of bed or out of car for one month .  You have to realize that not all results are the same, because there are different technique and different implants. Also, experience, skills and aesthetic eye are critical for good outcome. So do your due diligence carefully and choose your surgeon wisely, to avoid bad result and possible need for corrective surgery.   Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice 'S' curve (shelf), nice projection, round hips (hourglass) and natural look.                                   Best of luck,                                                        Dr Widder

M. Mark Mofid, MD, FACS · Answer

We recommend to our patients, the best way to reduce the risks associated with a buttock augmentation, to follow instructions.  Incisions can take between 6 to 8 weeks to heal as long as there are no issues with tissue breakdown. During the first 3 weeks, you must avoid sitting or laying on your buttocks.  No strenuous activity or stretching is allowed for 8 weeks.  A high fiber diet with stool softeners is recommended.  Proper incision hygiene with baby wipes after any bowel movement with a downward motion. Stopping all blood thinners, whether it be medicine or herbal supplements 1 month prior to surgery and 8 weeks after.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You have to be very careful with your buttock incisions and not sit on the buttocks for about 3 weeks.

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

The most effective method to ensure incision implant healing is to
1) get separate incisions for each buttocks
2) follow post operative directions accurately

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