Uneven implant. Can I massage it to make it sink a little more?

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my right butt implant is higher up than the left ont, it's not a huge difference but I wonder if it can still drop more now 7 months after the surgery? can i massage my butt cheek/ the implant to make it sink a little more?

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

Allow me to answer your question as best i can without any photos. However, please keep in mind that an in-person, or at least a virtual, consultation with physical exam is first necessary before any legitimate evaluation or final surgical recommendations can be made.

In general, buttock implants tend to settle in to their final resting position by about 6-7 months after surgery. Occasionally but much less frequently, it can take up to 12 months in certain particular situations. In either case, implant massage is usually not necessary nor effective, especially not at 7 months postop. Typically surgery is required at this point to lower/reposition an implant (buttock or breast). Glad to be of help.

Layth Gurgia, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

After a buttock augmentation surgery with implants, it's not uncommon for there to be some initial differences in the position and appearance of the implants. Swelling, settling, and natural tissue adjustments can play a role in how the implants eventually settle into their final position. However, the extent to which this can happen varies from person to person. It can take longer than 7 months so I would suggest having patients and waiting a few more months.

Massaging the area around the implant is sometimes recommended by surgeons as part of the recovery process, but it's important to follow your surgeon's specific instructions. Massaging should be done gently and according to the guidance provided by your surgeon, as excessive or incorrect manipulation could potentially cause harm or complications.

If you're concerned about the asymmetry and the position of the implants, I strongly recommend that you reach out to your board-certified plastic surgeon who performed the procedure. They can assess your current condition, provide advice, and determine if any intervention is needed to address the difference in implant position. They may suggest a wait-and-see approach, additional massages, or potentially other corrective measures.

I hope this helps

Best Regards och lycka till. 
Dr. Layth Gurgia 
Consultant plastic surgeon 
Stockholm - Sweden

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