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Procedure
The procedure is usually performed under sedation with a local or general anaesthetic. The patient will be laid on his/her stomach and an incision will be made in the natural crease underneath the buttock “cheek” or the “crack.” A pocket is made under the fascia (thick white covering for muscles) separating it from the muscle itself and the implant is placed between the fascia and muscle. The implant is situated and then the pocket is sutured.
Healing
You can expect to be sore after the procedure. You are not allowed to sleep on your back for several weeks and can sit with the aid of a pillow after one week as long as you are not sitting on the implant. Strenuous exercise and physical exertion should be avoided for a few weeks, doing so could “pop” the sutures or disrupt the pocket holding the implant leading to additional surgery or possible infection.
The scars should flatten and fade with time although they may be red and raised for several months. The swelling for Buttock Implants is minor although some individuals may have edema (fluid retention) in the tissues more than others. There is considerable trauma to the surrounding tissues and normal swelling and discolouration is normal.
You should wait at least a week to 10 days before returning to work. Sitting for long periods after the procedure is not advised.
Outcome
The results are immediate although you must wait for the swelling to subside to fully appreciate the end result.
Risks and Complications
With all surgical procedures there are associated risks. The risks involved with this procedure include:
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Although extremely rare - Bleeding, resulting in further surgery to control and drain the collected blood. |
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Although rare - Infection – this may result in the implant having to be removed and a wait of several months before additional surgery to re-implant. |
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Loss of sensitivity is common, although temporary. |
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Permanent loss of sensation is rare but can happen. |
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Although extremely rare – Hematoma – a localised mass of blood that is typically confined within an organ or tissue. |
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Rarely there is a shifting of the implant leading to additional surgery and pain. |
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