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Previous Liposuction Interfere with Brazilian Butt Lift?

asked 2 years ago by RedGoddess in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Daniel P. Markmann, MD
Question viewed 782 times
Tags: abdomen, buttocks

I had liposuction 10 yrs ago that left me with slight contour irregularites on my stomach and what looks like tissue scaring on one side (which you can only see if my skin is stretched).

I really want a brazilian butt lift now and was wondering if liposuction can be preformed on the same areas for the fat transfer...or will it cause more scarring? Also, what are the chances of contour irregulaities and can they be smoothed out? I want a shapely butt, but not if I will get more scarring. Thanks.

15 answers to Previous Liposuction Interfere with Brazilian Butt Lift?

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Brazilian Butt Lift and Liposuction

Harvesting fat from previous liposuctioned areas can be performed but it may be difficult to obtain the amount of fat that you want to perform the Brazilian Butt Lift.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Brazilian Butt Lift and PREVIOUS Liposuction

EVERY operation leaves a scar. Liposuction is NOT an exception. Liposuction heals with scarring in each of the tunnels used to remove the fat. (If such tunnels are wide or close to the skin surface the scarring may result in skin iregularities). As a result, SUBSEQUENT liposuction 1. is somewhat harder to perform because the cannulas have to traverse areas of scar tissue. This makes subsequent fat removal regardless of what is done with the fat (grafting to the buttocks (IE Brazilian Butt... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Previous liposuction and Brazilian Butt lift

The brief answer to your question is yes. The prior surgery will likely interfere with obtaining satisfactory fat. Furthermore there is no guarantee that the previous irregualrities can be improved or not made worse. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Previous liposuction must be managed appropriately in order to achieve best results from Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery

Hi there- In order to answer your question accurately, an examination would be required, however in general, it is true that previous liposuction will have generated some scar tissue in the fatty tissue layer, and may also have diminished the amount of fat available to a level too low for success... But again, an exam would be necessary to know for sure. I would recommend you find a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and visit for a consultation. For help finding a surgeo more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Brazillian butt lift after previous liposuctioning

In general, amy time you oberate on the same spot a second time, you will get more scarring. In the case of liposuctioning, especially for fat harvesting, you do run a significant risk of making the contour deformities worse. It sounds like you may actually need skin excision to tighten the skin. Ask your surgeon about ALL the option that are available to try to achieve the look you want.
John P. Stratis, MD

Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon
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Previous liposuction and brazilian butt lifts

Thanks for your question. Previous liposuction can have two implications for future liposuction and fat transfer to your buttocks. First:Liposuction will cause some degree of scar in the treated areas. This can make harvesting fat more difficult. Second:If you have had liposuction in the area of the planned fat transfer (the buttock in this case) it may be more difficult to get a smooth contour. In our San Francisco office, we carefully plan the best places to harvest fat and the... more
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.trivalleyplasticsurgery.com

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You may get more scarring from Brazilian Butt Lift after previous Lipo

The best area for the harvesting the fat for the brazilian butt lift is from the waist and lower part of the butt tuck. Please send some picture from the abdominal scar from liposuction.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Brazilian Lift After Prior Lipo

The fat in the previously sculpted areas will be harder to remove, and there will be less of it. Perhaps not enough to make a good augmentation, but your doctor will decide that. Hopefully, there are other areas to remove fat from.
John LoMonaco, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.DrLoMonaco.com

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Repeat Lipo for Brazilian Butt Lift.......

If you have had previous liposuction, you may or may not have significant scaring under your skin in the areas of previous liposuction. This can sometimes make repeat liposuction of the same areas more difficult. The fat can be much more difficult to remove but, more commonly, it is usually just as easy as if you never had liposuction. So, if you have more fat that you wish to have removed, it will probably work well. But be sure you go to a plastic surgeon experienced with this... more
Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Buttock augmentation

By this time, it shouldn't be a problem, but a photo would be more helpful.  As long as there is enough fat, you should have a good result.
Shahin Javaheri, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.AdvancedAesthetic.com

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Brazilian Butt lift after previous liposuction

A Brazilian butt lift is a safe and effective procedure that combines liposuction of the abdomen hips waist and back and then fat grafting to the gluteal region. This is a safe and effective way to contour the lower body. To obtain the best results with a Brazilian Butt lift, it is important to use very good quality fat. The areas that have had previous liposuction have scar tissue underneath the skin surface. This may make further liposuction in this area difficult. For best... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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Brazilian Buttock Enahncement

You have contour irrigularities and scars in a previously liposuctioned areas. If there is enough fat left, one can do liposuction and obtain some viable fat. You do run the risk of more scarring and contour irrigularities. Only after good examination will we be able to tell you exactly what are your options and risks.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Need a lot of fat injections for Brazilian butt lift

Hi. 1) Scarred area not best source of healthy fat for fat injections. And there probably is not aenough left. Perhaps you can have liposuction of the thighs. 2) Contour irregularities can usually be avoided with good technique.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Brazilian Butt Lift after Previous Liposuction

Liposuction, just like any surgery, will result in scarring after the procedure is complete. This is scarring, however, that is not visible and only in the deeper fatty layer. Thus, harvesting fatty tissue is more challenging when there is additional scar present. Also, fat has been removed from possible areas for harvesting. This combination makes the fat collection more challenging, and usually less successful. A Brazilian butt lift, requires the injection of fat into the buttock... more
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Previous liposcution interference with Brazilian Butt Lift

VERY difficult to answer your questions without photos to review. But I feel you could have real scarring issues if you are re liposuctioned in poor resultant areas. Therefore I would "PASS" on doing lipo in those previous lipo-ed areas. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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