Body Implants for women
Procedures are performed under a general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic with ‘twilight’ IV sedation.
With the exception of breast implants, body implants are most often made from solid silicone.
More Information on Breast implants
Buttock implants
Buttock implants have been rising in popularity over the past 10 years and are used to give the appearance of a firmer, rounder and, or lifted bottom.
More Information on Buttock implants
Calf implants
Calf implants – are used to give the appearance of more defined, muscular calf muscles.
Hip implants
Hip implants – these implants are still relatively new and are used to create the appearance of a more defined waist and create an hourglass shape which many women desire.
Recovery
You may need to wear a compression garment for 2 weeks
Swelling and bruising will normally disappear within 2 weeks
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Risks and complications:
Infection
Scar tissue formation
Hematomas & seromas
Implant extrusion
Necrosis (death of skin cells)
Revision surgery may be required if:
Implant(s) has not given desired change to contours and needs to be replaced with a different shape or size
An infection has resulted in the implant(s) needing to be removed
Implant(s) have moved from the correct location
Excessive scar tissue formation
