Options for correcting scars and droopy buttocks from Liposuction

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8 answers to “Options for correcting scars and...”

A: An age old story - scars and droopy buttocks

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Loose skin requires removal

By Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD - Daytona Beach Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Liposuction is a poor solution for cellulite

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Fundamentally a skin problem...

By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Buttock lift is the only option

By Helen S. Colen, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: There a few options that may help.

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Brazilian Butt lift

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: Fat grafting will give more projection but not a cellulite treatment

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

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... more