POSTED UNDER Butt Implants Reviews
Need Advice - Sacramento, CA
UPDATED FROM Nichelle123
1 month post
Buttock implant failed
$7,500
So I am now 6 weeks post op and as I mentioned before I had a capsulectomy and implant replacement because my first implants were placed under the skin. I got the same size implant placed under the fascia and not only is my butt still flat but it has a droop to it even with the new implants. WHAT HAPPENED???My dr keeps telling me that in six months it will be right but at this point I don't believe him. Is this going to change?? What should I do. So embarrassing!
UPDATED FROM Nichelle123
29 days post
Buttock implant
So I am now 30 days post op of implant revisement ( meaning my previous implant per under the skin two years ago was replace and put under the muscle) but my but is so flat. The implants are the same size so I don't know why. My dr says it takes 3 to 6 months to see a difference but with the first surgey I seen immediate results . I uploaded pics so please tell me what u think. I'm beginning to think me $8000.00 has gone to waste. He says ill love it later but right now I'm embarrassed . please help.
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ORIGINAL POST
My motivation was the fact that I had implants...
My motivation was the fact that I had implants that needed to be replaced because the first ones were not put in correctly. Five years ago I had implants put in under the skin. After about 2 years I got cc so decided to have them redone under the muscle but 14 post op my but is still flat . Why?? He said that the capsule from the old implant needed to heal which would take three to six months and then I would see the results of the newly replaced ones. He said that eventually I would love them but right now I'm embarrassed with the sagging and skin hanging. Please help!
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July 26, 2013
Nichelle123: Let me tell you about my experience. I also had my implants put in under the skin originally. The results were not great. It looks like implants under your skin. Problem was after I talked with a very experienced doctor about implants, he explained to me that butt implants are always suppose to be put in under the muscle. I developed an infection, with fluid build up. I was on a very strong antibiotic for a year with a drain for just as long and once a week I had to drive over an hour to the cosmetic surgeon's office (not plastic surgeon) to drain my cheek. After a year they were removed. Talk about less than a butt, the implant stretched out my skin and left me with nothing but saggy tissue, my butt literally looked like 2 pancakes and they bounced off the back of my thighs. After a year of the doctor telling me the tissue has to heal itself and would take 3 months, I flew to Venezuela to have my butt reconstructed without implants. You had your implants for 2 years but they immediately but the implants under the muscle and your 4 months post op. Do you see any improvement from when they first did the replacement? If you don't, chances are very likely you won't but the doctor will tell you he sees improvement and just wait a little longer. You might find it increasingly difficult to get an appt. with him. You need to see how experienced your doctor is and if he has ever done an immediate implant replacement & if he says he has ask to see the pics and don't be scared to ask if you can call that person yourself and talk to them. He should have nothing to hide, if he's experienced. From what I was told by the best booty doctor in the US, he explained that the butt pockets need at least 6 months to heal and then you can do a replacement implant.
If you have any more questions, I'll be happy to answer. Good luck .

July 26, 2013
Wow I'm sorry for ur experience but I'm glad ur ok. Well according to my dr he has done hundreds of these surgeries. He didnt allow me to talk to any of the patients due to patient confidentiality. I am I only three weeks post op in mi implant replacement ( not four months) but I only see very little change so far. Most doctors are telling me 4 to six months are needed to tell the final result but I am still a little worried. I've had the seroma pocket for about fifteen days but my dr((family dr)) suggest I leave it alone for risk of infection. I'm really hoping it subsides soon although it is not painful.. I just hate the horror stories about seroma ( yikes) I'm still kind of sore from the surgery itself as it was just done July 3. Do u think it is still to early to tell. Many people say it needs time to settle. My Surgeon is also board certified and is highly recommended in the Bay Area ...thanks for ur reply I look forward to hearing from u
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