Butt Implant Removal

Butt implant removal is an operation in which specialists remove silicone implants placed in the butt for aesthetic purposes. Patients usually request this intervention due to aesthetic concerns about the implants, post-operative problems, or searching for a more natural appearance.

Individuals who are dissatisfied with the aesthetics of the implant or who have problems after surgery are the main ones who consider butt implant removal. Common reasons for implant removal include implant damage or fluid leakage, capsular fibrosis (hardening of the tissue around the implant), and persistent pain or lack of comfort. Other reasons include implant displacement, risk of infection, and allergic reactions of the body.

It is important to note that the implant may become incompatible with the body’s contours in individuals who have lost or gained much weight. This may be one of the reasons to consider implant removal. To ensure that the procedure suits you, you should share your current health condition and medications with our surgeons in detail.

Our specialists perform gluteal implant removal in Turkey, usually under general anesthesia, and it takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete the process. The incision area and application methods will vary depending on the type and position of the implants. The most preferred incision area is the fold between the buttock cheeks. The surgeon will remove the implant through this incision, not damaging the body’s natural tissue.

Our doctors may recommend replacing the old implants with new ones for some patients. If you choose this route, our specialists will insert the new implant through the previous incision and close the operation site with sutures, skin glue, or surgical bandages.

After the surgery, wear a bandage or tight corset to minimize swelling and support healing. Our specialists will advise you on how to clean the incision site and manage pain and swelling. You may start antibiotic treatment to support recovery and reduce the risk of infection. In addition, doctors will not advise you to sit directly on the hip for about 4-6 weeks after surgery.

You will need to rest for the first few days after the procedure, and we recommend that you don’t lift heavy objects or engage in strenuous activities. However, most people can return to their daily and work lives within 2 weeks. You usually start to see the results of butt implant removal in Turkey in 6-8 weeks.

As with other surgical procedures, implant removal in Turkey involves risks and possible complications. These include bleeding, risk of infection, scarring, loss of sensation or mild tingling in the butt area, and implant slippage. To minimize these risks, you must choose our surgeons, who are specialized and experienced in plastic surgery. At the same time, adhering to the instructions and recommendations of your doctor before and after surgery will positively affect the healing process.

What is Butt Implant Removal?

Slippage of butt implants leads to imbalances in the buttocks or aesthetically unpleasant results. Some individuals who face such problems opt for butt implant removal procedures. Such implants negatively affect a person’s overall comfort of life. For some people, the presence of these implants causes discomfort when sitting or running, which also negatively impacts one’s mental health.

Butt implant removal in Turkey refers to removing silicone-based implants placed by surgeons to enlarge the butt. Usually, specialists use these implants to improve the aesthetic appearance of the gluteal region. The constant movement of the butt and the pressure they are subjected to, especially when sitting, require these implants to be durable. In some cases, specialists recommend removing the implants to improve the comfort and functionality of patients. Take a look at common conditions that require surgeons to remove implants:

• Infection: Butt implants lead to infections that are difficult for specialists to control with antibiotic treatment alone due to the lack of blood circulation around the implant. In such a case, specialists recommend removing the infected implant.
• Extrusion: In cases where the implant moves outward due to a non-healing wound, infection, or constant pressure on the implant, doctors may remove the implant. This is necessary to maintain the health of the tissue around the implant and ensure proper healing.
• Nerve compression: Implants sometimes compress critical nerve areas, causing weakness or loss of sensation in the affected area.
• Imbalance: Improper positioning of the butt implants or accentuating the body’s natural asymmetries can lead to an unbalanced butt appearance.
• Aesthetic dissatisfaction: If you are aesthetically dissatisfied with your butt implants, you may consider implant removal to return to your natural appearance.

Although implant removal may seem simple, it isn’t suitable for everyone. You must meet specific criteria to be a potential candidate for butt implant removal. Suppose your natural butt shape is changing due to weight loss, and you feel that your butt implant is large or disproportionate to the natural contours of your body. In that case, you are a suitable candidate for this procedure. You can also apply for this procedure to reduce symptoms such as sagging or flatness that come with aging if you don’t smoke and lead a balanced and healthy life.

Before deciding on butt implant removal, tell our surgeons about your concerns and expectations. They will recommend the best solution for your needs and health condition. Unlike the initial implant, butt implant removal is much less painful and more superficial.

The results of this surgical intervention will vary depending on your natural tissue structure and the size of the implants. Usually, patients notice a noticeable improvement in their butt area within 6-8 weeks after the procedure. During this period, you will see that your butt area has a more harmonious and natural appearance. However, remember that it isn’t always possible to restore the butt area completely.

Who are Ideal Candidates for Butt Implant Removal?

Considering these potential problems with the butt implant removal procedure, you should be careful before and after the process and consider your doctor’s recommendations. Ideal candidates for butt implant removal in Turkey have the following problems:

• Complications from previous surgery: As with any other surgical procedure, difficulties arise in implant surgery. These may make the implant removal procedure necessary.
• Infection problems: Cosmetic implants’ lack of blood vessels complicates antibiotic treatment. Especially in case of infection of the butt implant, it is helpful for specialists to remove the implant until completely healing temporarily. Discovering the cause of the disease is critical to prevent similar complications in the future.
• Dislocation of the implant: In some cases, wound healing problems or constant pressure can cause the butt implant to move in an undesirable way. In such a case, specialists must remove the implant or take the necessary protective measures.
• Nerve problems: Specialists can place implants in the butt area near critical nerves in the legs. In rare cases, these nerves can become compressed, leading to numbness or weakness in the leg.
• Aesthetic problems: There may be a natural asymmetry between both butts. However, if this asymmetry becomes more pronounced after the implant, doctors need to adjust or remove the implant.
• Change in personal preferences: Personal preferences regarding body aesthetics may change over time. A person may no longer want the enhanced appearance that implants provide.
• Lifestyle changes: Weight gain or loss, pregnancy, or other significant changes in a person’s life affect the decision for implant removal.

What to Expect at the Butt Implant Removal Consultation?

Remember that the consultation allows you to gather as much information as you need to make an informed decision. It is also a chance for our surgeons to assess whether you are a good candidate for the procedure. Make sure you feel comfortable with your surgeon and confident in their abilities before you start any surgery. In a butt implant removal consultation in Turkey, you will encounter the following:

• Our surgeons will review your medical history, previous surgeries, and any complications or reactions you have experienced to anesthesia.
• You will discuss your reasons for choosing this procedure. Common causes include dissatisfaction with the appearance, implant complications such as rupture or slippage, pain, infection, or personal preference changes.
• The surgeons will examine your butt to assess the current condition of the implants and surrounding tissues. This will help them determine the best approach for removal.
• Butt implant removal in Turkey can come with potential complications. Our surgeons will outline the risks associated with the procedure, including skin sagging, scarring, infection, and anesthesia risks.
• Our specialists will explain how they will perform the removal. This includes the type of anesthesia, incision sites, and other concurrent procedures, such as butt lift or liposuction, to improve the appearance after the procedure.
• The doctors will inform you about the recovery time, post-operative care, activity restrictions, and final results.
• In addition, the specialists can provide you with a portfolio of before and after butt implant removal photos. This gives you an idea of the potential results.

What are the Risks of Butt Implant Removal?

Butt implant removal is when specialists remove implants from the butt to help a person achieve their desired body shape. However, as with any medical process, butt implant removal has some side effects and risks. Here are the risks of butt implant removal in Turkey:

• Accumulation of fluid or blood under the butt: After surgery, sometimes blood or other fluids can accumulate in the area where specialists remove the implant. This is a problem that specialists must treat with surgical drains or other methods.
• Excessive bleeding after surgery: Every surgery carries a risk of bleeding. This can sometimes become a severe problem after surgery.
• Scarring: Every surgical procedure carries the risk of scarring. The size and visibility of the scar vary depending on the surgeon’s skill, the procedure’s shape, and the patient’s skin type.
• Pain: This problem after surgery is common, and you will usually get it under control with painkillers.
• Skin discoloration: Some patients may have changes in skin color after surgery.
• Infection: There is always a risk of disease at surgical sites. Symptoms of infection include redness, swelling, excessive warmth, and fluid secretion.
• Skin loss: Rarely, necrosis (tissue death) of the skin occurs due to reduced blood flow to the operated area.
• Nausea and vomiting from anesthesia: Some patients may experience nausea and vomiting after surgery as a side effect of general anesthesia.

You should talk to our surgeons if you experience any of these side effects or have any concerns.

How Do You Prepare for the Butt Implant Removal Procedure?

This implant removal procedure is a serious procedure that requires some preparation. Check out the preparation process for butt implant removal procedure in Turkey:

• Your doctor may ask you for a blood test to assess your general health condition before surgery. This is necessary to detect possible risks of complications.
• If you take any medications regularly, consult your doctor about their possible interactions with the surgery. Your doctor will inform you about any medicines you should take before or after surgery.
• Smoking slows down the body’s natural healing process. Quitting smoking before and after surgery reduces the risk of complications.
• Medications such as aspirin can increase bleeding and negatively affect your healing process. Therefore, you should stop these medications with your doctor’s approval before the procedure. You should discuss all these issues in detail with your doctor before the surgery and share any concerns with your doctor.

Butt Implant Removal: Procedure Steps

This procedure is essential when there is patient dissatisfaction or complications. Butt implant removal in Turkey consists of the following steps:

• Anesthesia

Our doctors will use general anesthesia. This means you will not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure. Anesthesia allows the patient to go through the surgery comfortably and painlessly.

• Incision

Our surgeons make incisions where the implants were before or in the most suitable areas. These incisions must remove the implants and the capsule tissue around them.

After the incisions, our surgeons carefully remove the butt implants. Specialists usually leave the scar tissue called a capsule, which develops due to the implant, in place. However, in some cases, such as capsular contracture, specialists may also need to remove these capsules.

• Final

After successfully removing the implants, surgeons carefully close the incisions. Our surgeons may also place tube drains at this stage to help remove excess bodily fluid. Drains are essential to prevent post-operative swelling and hematoma formation.

After deciding on butt implant removal in Turkey, you should have a detailed consultation with your doctor to learn more about the procedure and possible complications. You should also be aware of the post-procedure considerations and follow-up appointments.

Recovery Process After Butt Implant Removal

Although we consider butt implant removal as a routine procedure in Turkey, there are some points you should pay attention to afterward. The first 2 weeks after surgery are critical for your healing process. During this time, you may experience symptoms such as tenderness, swelling, and bruising in the surgical area. Here is the recovery process after butt implant removal in Turkey:

• After the surgery, our surgeons will advise you to avoid heavy lifting or intense physical activities for a certain period. This promotes healing of the incisions and stitches at the surgical site and reduces the risk of complications.
• After surgery, you should keep your incision site clean and dry. Taking antibiotics or other medicines your doctor prescribes regularly would be best.
• Your doctor will tell you when to shower after surgery and how to clean the incision site. Ensure you don’t expose your incision to water, usually for the first few days.
• After surgery, you may usually feel mild to moderate pain at the incision site. Painkillers and other medications the doctor prescribe will help you relieve the pain. In addition, following our surgeons’ post-operative instructions carefully will help the pain to subside faster.
• Sitting or lying in bed for a long time may be particularly uncomfortable. We therefore recommend that you don’t sit for more than 30 minutes in the first few days. A compression garment helps to reduce swelling, improve blood circulation, and help the surgical site to heal faster. Your surgeon will inform you about how long you should wear this garment.
• A balanced and healthy diet in the post-operative period helps the body to heal faster. Good fluid consumption also reduces edema and swelling.
• In the post-operative period, attending follow-up appointments at the times determined by your doctor is essential. These appointments are necessary to assess how your healing process is progressing and to detect possible complications early.

The recovery process after butt implant removal in Turkey varies depending on the patient’s body structure, general health, and the complexity of the surgery. Following your doctor’s advice and listening to your body is critical for the fastest and healthiest recovery. You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience any suspicious or unexpected side effects.

When Will You See the Results of the Butt Implant Removal?

Swelling, bruising, and discomfort usually occur after butt implant removal. Assessing the butts’ final appearance immediately after the procedure can be challenging. Here is a general timeline where you will see the results of butt implant removal in Turkey:

• Initial recovery (first 1-2 weeks): Swelling and bruising peak during the first few weeks after surgery. As the experts remove the implants, you will notice a change in the size and shape of your butts. However, the full extent of the difference may not be evident due to swelling.
• Decreased swelling (3-6 weeks after surgery): As the swelling begins to fall, you will get a clearer picture of what your butt will look like. The bulk of the node typically goes away by the end of this period, allowing you to understand the procedure’s results better.
• Settlement period (2-6 months): The remaining swelling decreases, and the hip tissues settle into their new shape. The skin and surrounding tissues adapt to the absence of the implant, and minor asymmetries or irregularities are corrected.
• Final result (about 6 months): Approximately 6 months after surgery, most, if not all, of the swelling has subsided, and the tissues have fully settled. At this point, you should be able to see the final results of the butt implant removal.

However, it would be best to remember that individual recovery times and results may vary depending on the patient’s age, general state of health, quality of post-operative care, and personal healing capacities. Always consult our surgeons for a clearer understanding of what to expect in your specific case.

How Much Does Butt Implant Removal Cost?

Butt implant removal cost in Turkey can vary greatly depending on various factors. Surgery costs vary significantly between cities and countries. For example, a procedure in a large metropolitan area where the cost of living is higher is more expensive than in a smaller town or region. Also, the price of butt implant removal may increase if there are complications or if additional procedures (such as liposuction or fat grafting) are required along with the removal of the implant.

Suppose you are considering butt implant removal in Turkey and are looking for a reliable and experienced medical institution. In that case, our agency, iMed Medical, will be an ideal option for you. iMed Medical has a highly qualified and specialized surgical team and offers a high level of service, especially in butt implant removal procedures. You can contact us immediately and get detailed information about the process and costs.