Flat and shapeless buttocks after butt liposuction

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7 answers to “Flat and shapeless buttocks after...”

A: Flat buttocks after liposuction

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

One risk of liposuction of the buttocks is that the skin attachments to the undersurface structures of the buttocks can be detached during liposuction and make the buttocks appear flat and saggy. Sometimes this can be corrected with a buttock fat injections to give an improved fullness.

A: Answer will depend on the composition and position of the tissues

By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Hi there- You are not alone. I see many patients who, a few years after liposuction of the buttocks and or thighs, lose some elasticity of the skin and become increasingly unhappy with their shape. What would be most appropriate to consider will depend on exactly what is causing your problem... If it truly is... more

A: buttock shaping is an art

By Richard Baxter, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

While it may seem simple to just remove fat and make the bottom smaller, it may result in flattening and sagging if not enough attention is given to shape, which is more important than size much of the time. In fact, I do more fat grafting to lift and shape the bottom than liposuction per se. If... more

A: You may benefit from fat injections.

By William H. Huffaker, MD - St. Louis Plastic Surgeon

If you still have fat elsewhere, fat injections into the buttocks may be an answer. However, if you have lost a lot of weight, you may not have enough to to plump them back up. In that case perhaps a body lift might help to actually lift the buttocks into a better position. I would not... more

A: fat injection

By Kamran Khoobehi, MD - New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

The best option would be fat injection if you have extra fat in other parts. The other option is implant for the buttock augmentation but there are a lot of complication from the implant. Fat has been uesd for many year for the face,buttock,liposuction depression and breast .

A: Fat Grafting may be helpful

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

FunBabyGirl, If you too much fat liposuctioned from your buttocks, then fat grafting/transfer may be a good option for you. In this procedure, fat is harvested through liposuction from your thighs or stomach and then processed and injected back into your buttocks. This is an outpatient procedure and can give a... more

A: It depends on how much volume is needed to correct the problem.

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

If your body has enough excess fat, then that can be used to fill out the flat area. But if the volume needed is too great then you would need an implant.