Smart Lipo on banana rolls? (Photo)

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I am pretty fit but have always had banana rolls (used to have 2). I’m considering Smart Lipo on my flanks and banana rolls. I do not want any fat removed from my actual buttocks. Thoughts on the Lipo of the banana rolls? Will it be a good idea? Or will it cause my butt to sag?

Mark Edward Hennessy, MD · Answer

Obviously you are exercising and watching your diet and you have a lovely hour glass figure. The general pearl of wisdom re the banana roll is: don't mess with the banana roll. As you wisely mentioned above the risk of treating this area is the potential 'sagging' of the buttocks. 
I would recommend that you consider Emsculpt. Patients who are physically fit yet bothered by a focal area of stubborn adipose tissue tend to respond well to this therapy (which sculpts and builds muscle at the same time). Emsculpt (high intensity electromagnetic therapy) may result in greater projection of your buttocks (not to the same degree as a BBL...a subtle enhancement).
Hope this is helpful.

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

Smberg,   Thank you for sharing your photos. I have had some good success with treating banana rolls with liposuction and skin tightening but not 100% success.  I would say 75 % get considerably better to markedly better. However, 25% of the time there is little or no improvement.  Banana rolls are tough to treat and there is no 100% effective treatment, but Smart Lipo and Lipo with Skin tightening can give you a good result.  You are also a good candidate for flank Liposuction.  I hope this helps you decide.  Dr Wright.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Hi - we do those right in the office with bodytite. Bodytite combines liposuction with skin contraction and can do a very nice job of eliminating those undesired rolls.  Lipo alone may not be what you want!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear smberg,
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

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, liposuction of the banana rolls (back of thighs, under buttock crease) does not give good results.

It can cause gluteal fold support issues.

Smart Lipo of the flanks works well.

An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to further discuss your options and expectations.

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