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by Dr. Steven Wallach
When getting buttock implants, patients are often concerned about which pocket the implants are going to be placed in and if they will be visible. Depending on your body type, it may not be conducive for you to have an implant placed in one of the outer fat layers. Dr. Wallach prefers to place the implant deeper for the smoothest look.
What Can Happen if the Implant is placed in an Outer Fat Layer?
There are three different levels of soft tissue where implants can be placed. Some surgeons will place it in a subcutaneous plane (the first layer of fat) between the muscle and the overlying soft tissue. With this method, the implant outline may be noticeable. Another issue that can happen is that the soft tissue may drape over the implant and look uneven.
Another layer of fat that implants can be placed in is the subfascia (the layer below the subcutaneous). This is the white layer of fat on top of the muscle. While this layer is a cleaner layer to use, if a person doesn’t carry extra soft tissue the implant may still be visible.
What’s the most Fool-Proof Method?
The intramuscular pocket located in the meat of the buttock muscles is the most fool-proof pocket to place an implant. This placement will give better implant coverage for patients who are very thin and provide a better chance for a smooth, lifted buttock.
If you are interested in buttock augmentation in New York, contact us today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Wallach.
Dr. Steven Wallach is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City specializing in aesthetic facial and body contouring, as well as reconstructive surgery. He earned his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed advanced training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a prestigious fellowship in California. A past president of the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons and former executive board member of The Aesthetic Society, Dr. Wallach is frequently recognized for his expertise, including in New York Magazine’s “Best Beauty Docs.” In addition to his clinical practice, he is an Associate Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein and regularly contributes to medical publications and national media. Known for his innovative techniques and compassionate care, he helps patients achieve natural, confidence-boosting results.
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