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  • Silicone implants immediately and permanently change and define a body part’s shape and size.
  • The results of a fat implant are only semi-permanent, because the body can sometimes reabsorb the injected fat. Top-up injections may be required.
  • Fat implants have a fast recovery time, usually a few days, while recovery after buttock or pectoral implants can take at least six weeks.
  • Talk with your medical practitioner about the risks and benefits of implant surgery and what results you can expect.

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Reviewed on: 06-10-2022