How do I get rid of this indent with a slight bulge on top, result from a bad fall, on my butt cheek? (photos)

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Hi about a year ago I fell down my stairs hard on the edge of a wooden step, I landed on my left butt cheek. immediately I had a huge purple swollen bruise. when bruise, swelling and pain went away I was left with an indent and a little buldge over top. I've had x-ray done, electro massage, ice, heat .... nothing helps, and no bones are broken. Is there any glute excersizes that would help? if a trainor could fix this I'd rather that than surgery. or plastic surgery or fat transfer?

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello elacey77 - Thanks for your question.You had what is termed a shear injury to the fat.  I saw a patient here in the office yesterday with the same exact thing after a surfing accident. It affects her frontal thigh area really badly.The best treatment is liposuction to obtain healthy fat cells, liporelease of the traumatized area with a picklefork cannula, and fat transfer to fill and smooth the area.This procedure can easily done in the office under local anesthesia.I would recommend that you consult with a plastic surgeon in your area who specializes in fat transfer to help you out.Good luck, Dr. Shah

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the pictures and provided information as well.
Looks like you could be a good candidate for fat transfer, to fix your problem and improve your buttocks, and I think you'll get very good results. 
l recommend you to make an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a proper answer and to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

Anna I. Wooten, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your great question.  It looks as though some fat could be harvested through liposuction from another part of your body and injected into the indented area and make it look more even and plumped.  Do your homework and seek a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who does this procedure often.  Good luck in your search.

Tracy Kayan, MD · Answer

Thanks for including a photo. There is a good chance that fat transfer to your left buttock could improve the visible indentation. I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss this and make sure you are on the same page in terms of goals.

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Hello, thanks for your pictures and your inquiry. Sorry to hear you had that accident, fortunately you are alright and your problem might be fixed with a BBL.  Please make sure that you and your surgeon are on the same page. Don't forget to discuss all your concerns, options and expectations thoroughly. Have a safe and pleasant PS Journey!Respectfully,Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon

How do I get rid of this indent with a slight bulge on top, result from a bad fall, on my butt cheek? (photos)

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How do I get rid of this indent with a slight bulge on top, result from a bad fall, on my butt cheek? (photos)

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