06 March 2026
: Case report 
Intraoperative Discovery of Permanent Gluteal Filler During Implant Revision: A Case Report on Surgical Adaptation and Risk Awareness
Unknown etiology, Unusual clinical course, Challenging differential diagnosis, Unusual setting of medical care, Patient complains / malpractice, Unexpected drug reaction
Vivien Moris
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DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.950406
Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e950406
Figure 3 Intraoperative view of the left gluteal region showing the previously placed subcutaneous pocket after implant removal. The lack of muscular coverage and the presence of loose areolar tissue illustrate the instability and mobility associated with subcutaneous implant placement.