Intermediate
Technical
IVT
buttock implants
Silicone prostheses surgically placed to enhance buttock volume and shape.
Full Definition
Solid silicone implants designed specifically for gluteal augmentation, typically placed either intramuscularly within the gluteus maximus or in a subfascial plane. These implants differ from breast implants in their firmness and shape, designed to withstand the pressure of sitting. The procedure carries risks including implant displacement, infection, and asymmetry.
Usage
Usage note: Always specify 'buttock implants' rather than informal terms like 'butt implants' in medical documentation.
In Context
- "The patient requested buttock implants rather than fat transfer due to insufficient donor fat." — Consultation notes
- "Complications from buttock implants include capsular contracture and implant malposition." — Medical journal article
Also known as
gluteal implants
butt implants
Don't confuse with
fat grafting to buttocks
BBL implants