Is this normal for 7 weeks post op butt implant surgery? (photos)

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I don't like the feel...implants can be felt to the touch...also I think they look very obvious. My surgeon said it's very early and the swelling is still there...will the look and feel change over time? I'm 5'7 134 lbs...lean with little body fat...would weight gain help with making the implants look more normal...maybe I'm just paranoid !

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At 7 weeks post buttock augmentation with implants, it is pretty common to have firm swollen buttocks. As for how you are feeling, it is difficult to say without an exam.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The buttocks can still be a bit swollen at 7 weeks after surgery so whether you are feeling that or the actual implants can be determined by looking at a picture. If the implants were placed in subfascial location, however, they often can be felt in thinner patients. In this circumstance time and swelling resolution will make this effect more obvious not less.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Seven weeks after buttock implants there might be minor swelling( normal course) .the swelling would mask the implant to a certain degree. If you feel the implant with the swelling there, then as the swelling goes down the implant would be more obvious. Large implants would feel and look more fake.smaller implants put under the muscle is more protected and has more coverage, so the chances of seeing the implant and feeling the implant is less.it is common that patients request the biggest implant available, this is one of the biggest mistakes.

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