Did my hip dips get worse post op Vaser lipo & what can I do? (Photos)

Question

I had Vaser Lipo to my flanks, abdomen and inner thigh (I did not do a BBL), but ever since surgery I feel like my hip dips are worse and my butt is more boxy than it was pre-op. Is anyone else seeing this / what can I do about this?

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and the photos you provided! Sometimes performing liposuction of the waistline may cause the buttocks to be different shapes after surgery. Adding volume to the hips is a great way to help create a more curvaceous figure. It appears as though you do not have a lot of fat left over after your Vaser lipo session, so I would consider filler to the hips in the form of Sculptra. Be sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Independent209365,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a BBL. Liposuction of your abdomen, back and flanks should give you more curves and hourglass shape and fat transfer to buttocks should give you more projection. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and posting appropriate pictures. You seem to be a good candidate for fat injection to your hip dips. This is a procedure that could be performed under local anesthesia with minimal downtime. It is best to have a consultation either in person or virtually to discuss options.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I agree with your assessment of results. But in clothing posted photos does NOT show if you have any additional donor fat to add to hip dips to reshape them. Therefore in my over the Real Self internet I would offer a "COMPOSITE LATERAL BBL" - a combination fat grafts with Sculptra injections to your lateral buttock or hip dips. Fee in $12,000 ranges.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I think you can have an improved outcome with a revision. From what I see the love handles were under treated and the transition point of where fat should be removed and where fat should be added if a BBL was being done is too high. I would start reducing the subcutaneous fat right at the level of the hip dip and  up.

By doing that your body would have a more balanced smooth continuous S-curve

I think your surgeon simply didn’t do the liposuction low enough on your backside and hips

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Unfortunately it is common for patients to want more work done following their surgery because the plastic surgeon did not understand their goals. Your hip dips can be fixed using high definition vaser liposuction. The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Did my hip dips get worse post op Vaser lipo & what can I do? (Photos)

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