I had a hip implant two and a half years ago. I want to get a BBL, 360 liposuction. Will I be at greater risk?

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Will this surgery interfere with my hip implants and will I be at a greater risk? I am 57 and in good health.

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

I have actually done a BBL on patient who had a hip replacement at a young age- she did really well!  Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon who performs larger volume BBL surgery regularly and get a "in person" consultation.  Makes sure they are working with a PAL (power assisted lipo)  device during the BBL and are comfortable with your situation.  Best Wishes!!

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question and the picture you showed if you had hip implant not take a risk , just you can apply full liposuction  , just the surgeon be careful with the implant

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.If you had a hip replacement you're not at greater risk. If you had a cosmetic hip implant you're still not at greater risk, but the surgeon has to make sure the implant is not traumatized during fat grafting to the hips.Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Take care,
Moises Salama M.D., Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

John E. Nees, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!Any implant placed within the body is at slight risk of infection form bacterial seeding as the result of a subsequent surgical procedure (or even the result of brushing one's teeth). This risk is quite small. We recommend prophylactic antibiotics before, during, and after surgery in this situation.However, it may be wise to consider reevaluation by your orthopedic surgeon to ensure all has healed well before proceeding with the BBL.Best wishes...

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hi. No a hip implant do not contraindicates a 360 Liposculpture procedure with BBL if requested or needed. As after any other plastic surgery procedure you will be covered by antibiotic treatment.You may see a video below of  Liposculpture + BBL procedures 14 days post op.International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
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I had a hip implant two and a half years ago. I want to get a BBL, 360 liposuction. Will I be at greater risk?

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