Surgical Procedures

BUTTOCK IMPLANT REMOVAL

Buttock implant removal is a corrective surgical procedure performed to remove previously placed buttock implants. Patients may choose removal due to discomfort, aesthetic dissatisfaction, complications, or changes in personal preference over time. The procedure focuses on safely extracting the implants while preserving surrounding tissues and restoring a more natural body contour. At London Harley Street Clinics, our surgeons use careful, controlled techniques to prioritise safety, symmetry, and natural results.

Who is it for?

Buttock implant removal is suitable for individuals who: Are unhappy with the size, shape, or appearance of their buttock implants, Experience pain, tightness, or discomfort when sitting or moving, Have implant displacement, hardening, or asymmetry, Develop infection, inflammation, or capsular contracture, Feel their body proportions have changed over time, Prefer a natural silhouette or plan alternative treatments such as fat transfer, Have implants placed many years ago and wish to remove them

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CAUSES FOR BUTTOCK IMPLANT REMOVAL

  • Aesthetic dissatisfaction
  • Implant shifting or malposition
  • Capsular contracture or hardening
  • Infection or chronic inflammation
  • Changes in body weight or lifestyle
  • Trauma or injury to the buttock area

SYMPTOMS OR SIGNS THAT MAY BENEFIT FROM SURGERY

  • Persistent discomfort or pain in the buttocks
  • Firmness, tightness, or unnatural feel
  • Visible asymmetry or contour irregularities
  • Swelling, redness, or tenderness
  • Difficulty sitting comfortably or exercising
  • Reduced confidence in body appearance
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Treatment Process

Your medical history, implant type, placement, and concerns are assessed. Removal approach and post-removal options are discussed.

General anaesthesia ensures a safe and pain-free procedure.

An incision is made, often through the original surgical site, to carefully access and remove the implants while minimising tissue disruption.

The incision is sutured, and compression garments may be applied to support healing and reduce swelling.

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RECOVERY AND AFTERCARE

  • Most patients return home the same day or after a short hospital stay
  • Swelling, bruising, and soreness are expected initially
  • Compression garments should be worn as advised
  • Avoid prolonged sitting and strenuous activity for several weeks
  • Gradual return to normal activities over 2–4 weeks
  • Final contour becomes clearer as swelling subsides

Risks & Considerations

  • Swelling or bruising
  • Infection or delayed wound healing
  • Temporary numbness or altered sensation
  • Loose skin or volume loss after removal
  • Asymmetry as tissues settle
  • Need for further procedures for contour correction
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Our Doctors

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have a question?

Quick answers to questions you may have

Some loss of volume is expected, but many patients return to their natural shape. Additional options such as fat transfer can be discussed if desired.

Yes. Once removed, the implants do not return. Future enhancement options remain available.

Incisions are usually made along previous scar lines, keeping additional scarring minimal.

Yes. It may be combined with fat grafting or skin tightening procedures if appropriate.

Our surgeons have extensive experience in complex implant procedures, ensuring safe removal, careful tissue handling, and results tailored to your anatomy and goals.

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