How to determine if your butt implants were placed over the muscle, subfascial, intramuscular, or submusclar?

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I am wondering if doctors have a method or tool other than just looking at it. I know Doctor Aslani in Marbella has an ultra sound method where he determines the thickness of the muscle. However in terms of implant placement could the same method be applied to locate the layer in which the implant was placed? (Surgery done in Mexico)

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

Indeed ultrasound could be used as a possible non-invasive modality of determining the tissue level/depth of buttock implants.  However, ultrasound is only as good as the technician operating the device and doctors ability to read the ultrasound images. Thus an MRI scan would in general be more sensitive and specific.  That all being said, a physical exam by an expert in buttock implants/revisions is usually at least 90% accurate.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Practical6007,
there is a number of different methods to determine the exact implant position. Ultrasound and MRI are some of them. If you have any concerns, I suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. 
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The most definitive and unequivocal method to determine the location of your buttock implants is an MRI. Physcial examination and ultrasound will provide some information but the clear images of the implant and the muscle seen on an MRI provide the most accurate information.

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

We utilize ultrasound guidance to not only remove your butt implant but also to guide replacement of fat to ensure that the fat is not placed in the pocket of the butt implant so that it does not die (no blood flow in the pocket). We have had great results helping patients replace their butt implants with fat. Please consider a virtual consultation with a high definition BBL specialist who uses ultrasound guidance.

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