What's the long term data on hip implants? When do they need to be replaced? What do they look like after ten years?

Dear alibell854,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Most plastic surgeons will recommend you fat transfer. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Not that many plastic surgeons offer hip implants. They are a solid silicone rubber and are not generally intended to ever be replaced.I’ll foreign bodies will become encapsulated by scar tissue.

I suggest tracking down plastic surgeons who do gluteal implants on a regular basis and I have in person consultations with one of those providers. If you have body fat to work with then fat transfer is probably a far better option.

Both Liposuction and fat transfer procedure outcomes are highly provider dependent and for these I suggest looking out for those who have the most experience in your area.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD