Hip bulge after tummy tuck - how can this be fixed?

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Is there anything that can be done to fix this? there is an exaggerated bulge at my hip where the incision one. It messes up my hip contour and silhouette . Did not have this before the surgery.

Ira H. Rex III, MD · Answer

It seems you have a very nice result from your a tummy tuck.  The hip bulge is usually just excess fat which can be liposuctioned.  I often wait until about 6 months postop until all of the swelling has disappeared.  In some situations, a small extension of the scar may be needed to tighten the skin after liposuction.  Good luck.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From the photos it appears liposuction of the fuller area on the hips would improve the contour.  Since this is a smaller area there is a possibility that the liposuction could be performed under local anesthesia in the office surgical suite.  I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You probably have some excess fat which can be treated easily with liposuction, or the incision can be extended to remove the excess tissue. either can be done in the office under local anesthesia. Please discuss this with your surgeon.

Mark Eberbach, MD · Answer

This is remaining fat and looseness.

The fix is liposuction and perhaps additional excision as an extended tummy tuck.

Good luck

Hip bulge after tummy tuck - how can this be fixed?

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