Implant Displacement

Implant displacement is a complication of buttock augmentation in which the implant moves from its intended position. This can lead to noticeable asymmetry or discomfort for patients post-surgery.

Causes and Prevention

The most common causes include:

• Trauma during recovery period (e.g., heavy sitting, impacts)
• Improper surgical technique during placement
• Capsular contracture development

Correction Process

When displacement occurs, correction typically requires revision surgery. The approach depends on the severity of displacement and may involve repositioning or replacement of implants.

Psychological Impact

From a Jungian perspective [^1], physical transformations like surgical implant displacement can be seen as external manifestations of internal psychological processes during individuation. Patients experiencing asymmetry might symbolically confront aspects they have previously repressed, similar to encountering one's shadow archetype in the course of personal development and healing.

[^1]: Jungian Archetypes

Related Topics

• buttock_implants
• gluteoplasty
• Jungian Archetypes - How psychological concepts can be applied to understand the patient's journey with surgical complications.
• Individuation - The broader process of personality integration that might relate to how patients adapt psychologically after experiencing implant displacement.