I had buttock implants put in last summer. Now healed, I can flip my left implant over completely. Is this normal?

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It seems as though the left pocket is too big and the implant is too small, making it easy to flip the implant over. Is this something my surgeon should fix pro-bono? It doesn't seem fair that I would have to pay the $15K again to fix this. I wouldn't think I should settle for an implant that flips itself from time to time.

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

When this happens, it is a strong indicator that the implant is positioned on top of, not under, the gluteus maximus muscle. This is crucial information to know because unless the implant is repositioned under the muscle, it will likely happen again. Glad to help.

Daniel Krochmal, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you very much for your question.I'm sorry this is happening to you.  No, it is not normal for this to happen.  I'm guessing the implant was placed in the subcutaneous position (above the muscle).I would talk with your surgeon about it, and see what they recommend doing (and how much it will cost).  If the implant was placed on top of the muscle, a fix is to change the implant position to one that is inside the muscle.  Best of luck!

Victor Urzola, MD · Answer

It is important to know in what plane was your implant placed.  When this happens it is most likely because your implant was placed in the sub-cutaneos plane.  If this is the case placing them in the intramuscular plane should fix the problem.  If it was placed in the intramuscular plane, which I doubt, the the pocket needs to be revised.  You should talk to your surgeon to find a good solution for your problem.  I hope this information was helpful.Best regards,Dr. Urzola.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Each office is a bit different, but personally I do  think you surgeon is obligated to fix this pro bono. Maybe at a reduced fee.

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