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Will Liposuction on Outer Thighs Deform the Butt?
asked 2 years ago by Luna1975 in California
Latest answer by William Coleman III, MD
Question viewed 1,084 times
Tags: buttocks, outer thighs, female, fat reduction
10 answers to Will Liposuction on Outer Thighs Deform the Butt?
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Liposuction on outer thighs usually makes the butt look better
Liposuction is such a great procedure and easy to undergo under local anesthesia and makes butts look better when doing the outer thighs usually. It is liposculpturing that helps make the areas look so nice and natural.
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Liposuction of the outer thighs and effect on buttocks
Liposuction of the outer thighs (saddlebags) can enhance the appearance of the buttock by removing the attention of the unwanted outer thigh fat and highlighting the preexisting shape of the buttock.
There can be an infragluteal mound, referred to as a banana roll, that is located adjacent to the outer thigh fat and runs horizontally under the buttock crease. It can form a double crease. If this is thinned out too much, the support for the buttock decreases and there can be a drooping of...
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Liposuction on th eouter thighs can change the buttock
One has to be careful when doing outer thigh liposuction as it can influence the final shape of the buttock. If the Liposuction is done too extensively under the buttock fold the buttock my drop and if enough liposuction is not done to that area (banana roll area) then a visible bulge can be seen under the buttock fold. Study before and afters carefully and ask your doctor those specific questions. Good luck.
Francisco Canales, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon
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Effects of thigh lipo on the bottom
In general, Lipo of the outer thigh is all positive in terms of how it affects the buttock area. Since they both contribute to the same circumference, the way clothes fit is typically much better. The tricky part is where it tapers into the upper posterior thigh just below the buttock. Sometimes there is a distinct roll called the "banana roll." This area is part of a sort of column of tissue supporting the buttock so if lipo is not done very carefully there then you lose support....
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The outer thighs and buttocks need to be sculpted together during liposuction
The outer thighs and buttocks need to be sculpted together during liposuction. These two areas relate to each other so closely that the effects of one on the other must be considered in planning the procedure.
William Coleman III, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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Liposuction of outer thigh
Liposuction is a great way to sculpt the legs. Certainly performing liposuction of the outer thigh when done correctly, should have no ill effect on the buttocks. In fact, it may accentuate them nicely.
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Liposuction for the outer thighs should not deform your buttock contour
Liposuction for your outer thighs should not detract from your natural buttock shape, and, in fact, can enhance the shape of your buttocks. Care should be taken to make sure that there is a smooth transition from the thighs to the buttocks. Sometimes there is an area of natural indentation between the hips and the outer thighs, and this area should be avoided in order to not accentuate a sunken in appearance.
Some patients want to enhance their buttock shape or get some lifting and...
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Michael D. Yates, MD
Huntsville Plastic Surgeon
Huntsville Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction on outer thighs will not deform the butt
Simple answer is NO. But please see 3 boarded plastic surgeons in person to get ALL your issues and concerns addressed. Regards & Merry Merry.
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Effect of Liposuction of the Outer Thighs on the Shape of the Buttocks
Liposuction of the thigh is a delicate balance between removing no more than the Saddle bag deformity and keeping the gentle convex curve of the thighs as it blends into that of the outer buttocks.
When liposuctioning the lower back and hips we want to have a V shaped plane between the upper buttock cheeks, where the slope of the upper buttocks is equal to the slope of the lower buttocks, which in turn ends in the gentle convex curve of the posterior thigh. The "Banana Roll" area...
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Liposuction on outer thighs should not hurt butt
As you consult with your plastic surgeon about liposuction and the contour changes that you want, point out the butt area and ask that it not be changed. It is possible to contour the outer thigh and not change the butt. Sometimes the fat pocket on the outer thigh goes toward the buttocks and needs to be contoured.
Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and all should go well.
Best Wishes
Dr. Peterson
Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon
Saint George Plastic Surgeon


