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Liposuction for Cellulite: Now Have Droopy Buttocks and Scars

asked 3 years ago by kswan in san diego
Latest answer by Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Question viewed 2,287 times
Tags: buttocks, droopy, complication, scar

I thought Liposuction would get rid of cellulite, but ended up with scars and a droopy bottom from the procedure years ago. What treatments can help me get rid of the scars and correct the droopy bottom? Is Brazilian Butt Lift an option?

12 answers to Liposuction for Cellulite: Now Have Droopy Buttocks and Scars

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Droopy buttocks are a complication of too aggressive liposuction.

Hi. In Manhattan, we have seen this several times.  The best way to improve droopy buttocks after liposuction is to do fat transfer or fat injections (a kind of Brasilian butt lift, as you put it). The scars I would have to see.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Fundamentally a skin problem...

Hi there, What you are describing (deformity resulting from liposuction), is not usually possible to correct without tightening the loose and rippled skin. This will usually require a buttock lift, with or without fat grafting for optimal shape. Find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon you like and discuss options. Make sure you look at photos of similar patients so you know what you can expect.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Buttock lift is the only option

Buttock lift is the only option as now there is too much skin and too little filler. The doctor must reduce skin envelope. However, scarring is prominent but can be hidden under panties.
Helen S. Colen, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Correction of dimples and flat buttock after liposuction

You may be a candidate for fat grafting to the area to restore more fuller proportions to your buttocks.  I employ a less invasive surgical option to reduce cellulite and uneven contour. 
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Droopy buttock

It sounds you are suffering from excessive removal of fat from the buttocks and possible cannula marks. These can be corrected by fat transfer, may require multiple cessions, and possibly a buttock lift to smoothen the remaining irrigularities.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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An age old story - scars and droopy buttocks

Kswan, You describe a scenario that has directed our treatment of the buttocks over the past two decades. Liposuction of the buttocks WAS a fairly commonly performed procedure until we realized that too many patients were experiencing a drooping as you describe. Now, it is rare that I recommend a buttock liposuction in my practice. Your drooping can be corrected with a Brazilian buttock lift. The scars, unfortunately are permanent. Make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon to... more
Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Loose skin requires removal

Liposuction is a great tool to remove bulges but is totally ineffective at tightening skin. If your lateral thighs and buttock were loose before liposuction they will only be looser after liposuction. A really great way to lift and shape the buttock is with a surgical buttock and lateral thigh lift. If there is deficiency of soft tissue in the buttock this can be augmented with fat grafting or local fat flap. Check with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has done a good number of these... more
Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD

Daytona Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction is a poor solution for cellulite

Cellulite is one of the most problematic issues we have and may surpass stretch marks as a common patient complaint. There have been a number of treament systems over the last several years, massage, rollers, light based therapies, laser, forms of liposuction, and none give a uniform or lasting result. Considering liposuction, reduction of fat over the buttock to reduce size or projection may be particularly prone to dimples. The skin over this area is more tightly attached or tethered to... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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There a few options that may help.

Kswan, You have several issues going on. Some options include superficial Smartlipo MPX to help tighten the skin and possibly reduce the cellulite, deep fat grafting to help with projection and replace the missing volume, or a traditional butt lift. However, the last option requires an incision above your buttocks (similar to an abdominoplasty incision, but on your back). You should meet with a plastic surgery and they will be able to discuss all of these options with you. I hope this... more
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Brazilian Butt lift

A brazilian butt lift may help with the sagging buttocks.  Sometimes it can camouflage areas of cellulite as well, but I wouldn't do the procedure for that.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Fat grafting will give more projection but not a cellulite treatment

Fat grafting to the Buttock area will give you more projection and will help to fill some of the droopy skin.It will not correct your cellulite! There are good reports regarding using velashape (Infra red,radiofrequency and mechanical energy) to promote cellulite reduction. I think it is safe to say that nothing will completely remove cellulite except skin excision which might not be an option.
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Contouring the butt with liposuction and fat grafting

Liposuction is a safe, popular, and effective way to contour the body. Treating the area of the butt end abdomen is one of the most common applications for liposuction. In our practice, we commonly perform liposuction to the abdomen, hips, lower back and waist. This will improve the appearance all-around the butt itself. Many patients then received the fat grafting of the fat that we collected from the liposuction to the area of the butt. This can create a beautiful round contour. In... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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