Is it normal that one cheek feels tight 5 months after buttock implants?

Dear violetrayy,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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 ...

Thank you for your question. Due to the different phases of wound healing I would recommend you wait between 3-4 months before undergoing implant exchange. Best of luck

Softer generations of buttock implants  have indeed evolved. In fact there is a new generation of silicone rubber formulation currently available. That being said, they cannot be made as soft as silicone gel breast implants for the following reasons.Unlike breast implants, silicone gel buttoc...

Although I deal with every patient on a case by case basis, my general recommendation is to wait at least six months after fat transfer before getting buttock implants.  As the buttock implant surgeon, I can never be guaranteed that the fat was only placed above the muscle and not within the mus...

Every case should be taken on an individual basis after exam and intraoperative assessment of capsule. If the PS who performed the buttock implants one year ago is the same PS who will remove them, trust him/her to recommend the appropriate procedure.  The implants can be removed an...

Dear Chi,   Congratulation on selecting a butt implants surgeon who does a single entry incision between the cheeks ( my preferred) , unlike the horrible two incisions that some surgeons use and I see the patients  in my surgery center when they need revision surgery.   Like any surgery, you ha...