I Had/have Scoliosis. Rods Were Inserted when I Was 14., Im Now 33. I Want to Have Liposuction W Fat Grafting to my Buttucks?

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Can lower back lipo be done without coming into contact w the rods? I was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 14, had surgery right away and had Harrington rods placed directly down my spine. I am now 33, I had breast silicone implants placed last year with no known problems. I now want to have lower back liposuction and BBL and was wondering if it could be done. Don't know if this is at all possible but I worry that during the suctioning that my spine could be injured or poked? Please help.

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Brazilian butt lift can definitely be performed in your case.  Make sure you share with your surgeon your history of the rods.  Good luck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If there is any question of hardware exposure, then it cannot be performed. However, in most cases, the Brazilian buttlift would not be contraindicated. With regard to spine damage, this would not be an issue.

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

When performed by a board certified plastic surgeon, experienced in liposuction and BBLs, this should not be a problem. Having spinal hardware is fairly common and this shold not be affected by a BBL procedure. You should consult with an experienced BBL surgeon and speak to them about it. Good luck form NYC.

Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS · Answer

Previous spine surgery should not effect a brazilian butt lift. Most of the fat is harvested from the abdomen and injected into the buttocks

Dennis Dass, MD · Answer

It shouldn't be a problem.  Make sure you notify your plastic surgeon of your previous surgery and hardware.  The hardware can be avoided by performing liposuction on either side of the hardware.

I Had/have Scoliosis. Rods Were Inserted when I Was 14., Im Now 33. I Want to Have Liposuction W Fat Grafting to my Buttucks?

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