Does lipo of the outer thighs (saddlebags) make your butt look smaller?

I am considering lipo on my inner and outer thighs and was wondering of this will make my butt look smaller? I have heard bad things about buttock lipo, that it can make your butt droop. This is something I want to avoid but hope the outer thigh lipo will help.

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A: It can make the buttocks look smaller

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, Liposuction results depend upon your shape and how firm the skin over the area to be treated is. Loose skin over an area to be treated with lipo can limit how nice the improvement may be. Lipo of the saddlebags can make the rear look more shapely, but it depends.

A: Liposuction of the outer thighs may make the buttock proportions appear smaller, and better shaped!

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

It is possible with liposuction of the outer thighs to may make the buttock proportions appear smaller, and better shaped. There are three dimensions to the buttock region: height, width, and projection. Often times, the width of the buttock can be reduced with sensible removal of fat from the posterior... more

A: Outer thigh liposuction may be helpful

By Sutton Graham II, MD - Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Nomoresaddles, Let me try to clarify some things. I agree that liposuction of the buttock itself will often not look good. When viewed from the side, I do not think liposuction of the outer thighs will improve buttock shape. When over done, I think outer thigh liposuction can detract from buttock appearance... more

A: Thigh Liposuction will not cause buttock drooping on the right patient

By Barry H. Dolich, MD - Bronx Plastic Surgeon

Depending on age, skin type, weight, and other variables, buttock Liposuction can cause drooping. In the right patient, liposculpture of the saddle bags, flanks, and back can bring about a more pleasing overall balance and aesthetic results.

A: No, lipo on your saddlebags will not make your butt look smaller

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Removing fat from the thighs will not make your buttocks look smaller. Furthermore, we see many patients who have had this done and look worse with sagging buttock skin and/or dents in the skin.

A: No.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

To nomoresaddles, Hi! In fact, liposuction of the thighs can make the buttocks look MORE prominent, because they are not surrounded by so much fat, and so they stand out more. For most women who are having liposuction of the outer thighs, I also recommend liposuction of the love handles, even if... more

A: Thigh Liposuction will not decrease buttock projection

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Inner and outer thigh lipo will remove a localized fat deposit from these areas. It will not decrease the projection of the buttock, which most people are concerned about. If the projection is an issue, the fat removed during lipo could be used to augment the projection of the buttock. Buttock liposuction by... more

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jlynn76
9 posts
17 May 2009

I got smart lipo on my outer thighs and my butt does look smaller seeing as the width is decreased/ If you have a bubble buttt this will not be affected but the fat is now off around my hips and under my bott which does make it appear smaller. Hope this helps.

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