I am 2 months post op and my buttock implant incision still leaks fluid, today noticed hard lump a inch away from incision. Is that normal? I got my implants in a different country By board certified surgeon.
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Answer: Leaking incision 2 months postop is not normal
No you should not have to change your buttock implant unless youd like to change the size. The right surgeon will listen to your concerns and go over your options. Be sure to choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in this procedure and is well known in the community for it.
While in the long run most buttock implants are not uncomfortable and do well, the recovery from buttock implants is one of the hardest of all body contouring procedures. The implants and the location of the incision needed to place them are in a tough spot for recovery and one should prepare...
Indeed, imbalance or uneveness of one buttock cheek relative to the other is an indication for buttock implants. However it does depend upon the volume and/or location of imbalance within the buttock cheek. Many patients actually opt for getting implants in both sides with the smaller side ...
