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Can you feel butt implants when you sit down?
You will be able to feel the buttock implants. They can be quite noticeable when you sit. It is similar to what a patient may feel if they have breast implants of significant size and lay on their stomach. We prefer to use autologous fat transfer (the Brazilian Butt Lift) because of its natural feel (its your own fat) and a significantly smaller number of long term complications that can be associated with placing buttock implants. Do some research on this technique as an alternative.
Clinical Context
The difference comes from what surrounds the implant versus the fat. An implant sits in a pocket and the body forms a fibrous capsule around it, which can feel firmer than natural tissue, especially under sustained pressure like sitting. Fat that has been transferred integrates with the surrounding tissue once it establishes a blood supply, so it tends to feel and move like natural padding. Final softness and shape take time to settle as post-surgical swelling resolves, so early results aren't the end result.
