What can be done to just help me look better in clothes? Missing gluteus medius and scar from emergency hip revision (Photo)

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I have a hip replacement, revised 3x. The scar is attached to my pelvic bone. My hip replacements dislocated so many times that my gluteus medius was torn out completely, and when I sit, the ball of my hip prosthesis sits directly on a thin layer of scar tissue. Aside from never looking good in clothing, it is extremely painful! Does anyone have advice as to what I can do to improve my body and QOL? I understand that perfection isn't realistic.

Paul E. Chasan, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. i have delt with similar deformities in the past. I recommend buttock augmentation with an implant as well as scar tissue release with fat transplantation. You may require a second fat transplantation on the right side 6-8 months after the initial surgery. Best wishes to you.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. A fat grafting procedure will help you to look better in clothing by filling the irregular contour of your hip to match the other side. There will be lots of scar tissue in the are so you may require more than one session.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear OneBody1Life,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. 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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

A flap of tissue could be raised and transferred to give more tissue and coverage of a tender are. This would not be considered cosmetic surgery and would be done by a plastic surgeon.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Great posted photos demonstrating the significant deformity. You will need 3-4 surgery stages. Initial surgery should be release of indented scarred hip areas with fat grafting. Then each subsequent surgery will be based upon the results of the preceding surgery. Best to virtual consult with....

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