Liposuction of upper lat area after BBL - Looking for more of a heart shape (photo)

Question

I had a bbl a few years ago, and while I’m mostly happy. I’d like the upper outer area to not be as full, so I can have more of a heart shape. Would this be achievable through weight loss and exercise? I’d like to do it naturally if possible. If not, would lipo of this area be an option? Attached is a picture of the current shape and then the shape I would like.

Oliver Chang, MD · Answer

Ideally a photo without clothing (maybe in a thong would have been better) but based off that photo - looks like a hip dip (which is apparent in everyone, some just deeper than others etc). When you get more lean and work out it will likely make these deeper. The top part of the circle can be probably contoured better with a little touch up lipo, while the dip needs filling. But there is never any objection to a healthier lifestyle of eating better and exercise. Try that and see how your body changes and slow down if its making things the opposite of what you want.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Mannnyy,

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

David Hansen, MD · Answer

It is very easy for liposculpting to give the shape you desire and it is quick too.  Diet and exercise is not going to do it.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Too many fat cells have been deposited there and/or not enough hip fat was suctioned. Either way, weight loss will not change the contour (which is why liposuction with or without fat grafting is so powerful and durable contour changing surgery). You will need a revision bbl which can easily reshape your buttocks to a more upside down heart shape.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Your post to photos are in clothing and difficult to tell the exact issues must repost without clothing. Best to virtual consult to discuss the issues, but based on your written statements, a liposuction can be done under ultrasound to reshape the upper buttocks and hips to a more hourglass result. Expect fees to arrange from $4000-$6000. Again, best of virtual consult with.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

In order to make a quality assessment, we need quality information.This should add a minimum include a complete set of proper before and after pictures.If you don’t have before, and after pictures, then ask your surgeon to forward the pictures they took.Your surgeon is also the correct person to talk about regarding your concerns regarding the outcome.All people have significant body asymmetry, and so this may be related to bone structure or fat distribution or a combination of both.As a general statement, revision work can be more complicated and difficult than primary procedures.It simply depends on what the underlying problem is. From your pictures we can’t really tell.Best,Matt Hagstrom MD

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