Smart Lipo or Brazilian Butt Lift for banana rolls?

I have fat under my butt, the so-called banana roll. My rear is not that flat but it has stretch marks and is not so well shaped either. It does not look normal and it has given me a lot of insecurities, because it even shows sometimes when I wear pants. I love the beach but I have to wear a swim skirt to hide my imperfection. What procedure you recomend for me? I was thinking Brazilian Butt Lift, Smart Lipo, or exercise. What do you think?

3 answers to “Smart Lipo or Brazilian Butt Lift...”

A: Brazilian Butt Lift or Smart Lipo for banana rolls

Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Hey Cyn80 You have brought up a question about a tough area to treat: The Banana Roll. It is tough, because there are a couple of different causes. Excess fat in this region is one and the easiest one to correct. All this requires is liposuction. Another cause is an excessively heavy buttocks. Again,... more

A: Banana roll is a complex issue

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Treating the "banana roll" is not as simple as it seems. I think the banana roll is not a distinct accumulation of fat or a fat pocket. Rather I think it is a folding of skin caused from the weight of the buttock and somewhat loose skin. This is the reason why I tend to see the banana roll in older... more

A: Improving Buttock Shape

Steven H. Williams, MD

Thanks for your question - You've hit on three different categories of improving your contour - Exercise Exercise is an important part of looking and feeling great.  However, there is no such thing as targeted weight loss.  This means that as you lose (or gain) weight you don't lose or gain it from a... more

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