I'm 18 and I recently lost 100 lbs. I have really bad tailbone pain. Can I get fat grafted there or butt implants to relieve it?

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Fat transfer or butt implants to resolve it?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello! Congratulations on your weight loss. I do not recommend fat grafting to treat an underlying pain issue. You should follow up with your primary health care provider for a further examination. Best of luck.

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.I do not believe that fat grafting is going to do anything for the pain. You need to figure out why you are having this pain in the first place and treat the cause of it.

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

For someone who has just lost 100 pounds, fat grafting is likely to have relatively poor survival and therefore disappointing results, unless however you plan on gaining weight after surgery. Fat grafting over a hard bony surface such as the tailbone in general has very poor survival. Because of all this, you indeed may want to more strongly consider buttock implants to give you more volume in your butt cheeks which will potential avoid tue direct pressure over the tailbone.  Glad to help

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for submitting your question.  An examination would be needed to fully give a recommendation.  From your history of weight loss and the area you are concerned about, Fat transfer would be a good option for you. Consult with a board certified plastic Surgeon.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear andrea234,
fat transfer is not the solution for tailbone pain. I would suggest you to visit your doctor and get an examination. That is the best way to get a proper advice and 
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I'm 18 and I recently lost 100 lbs. I have really bad tailbone pain. Can I get fat grafted there or butt implants to relieve it?

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I'm 18 and I recently lost 100 lbs. I have really bad tailbone pain. Can I get fat grafted there or butt implants to relieve it?

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Answer: Fat grafting

Answer: Fat grafting

Answer: Tailbone pain

Answer: Tailbone pain

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