Butt volume loss after TT and BA?

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Is it possible to lose your butt volume after tummy tuck ? I know this question may sound dumb but I'm truly concerned. I'm 5'2 and before surgery I weighed 140. I had a nice butt that was given to me after the birth or my daughter. Some how that has suddenly vanished. I haven't lost much weight . Jeans and clothes still fit the same. I do feel tense in my butt area and I'm still walking slightly hunched over (16 days post op today) . Is this at all possible ?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Sometimes as a result of surgery you may have some swelling that has taken place blunting the appearance of your butt.  As you continue to heal after surgery you should have complete return to your former appearance.  Hang in there!

Kyle Song, MD · Answer

Short answer is No, it doesn't change your buttock volume or shape.  You are likely experiencing swelling from the tummy tuck and/or liposuction that was possibly done.  The swelling can descend from your back, or from your front as you're laying on your back sleeping at night, and will collect throughout your buttock, hips, and legs.  This should slowly start getting better soon, and be near fully resolved by 4 months after surgery.  Good luck.

Afshin Parhiscar, MD · Answer

Dear Espy5338If you are in the early recovery phase and still walking hunched over, you can truly assess your buttocks shape. Be patient and I suspect you will find that not much has changed. It is not uncommon to get a little muscle atrophy in the early postop period as your activity range is limited. as you begin to return to your baseline, you muscle mass will return as well. Be patient. Congrats on having your surgery!!

Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question.  If your weight hasn't changed and your clothes still fit the same, most likely the appearance of a flatter behind is due to your current posture.  Once you have recovered fully and are able to stand more upright, I think you'll see the size of your bottom most likely hasn't changed.  It's also possible that in contrast to your new, larger breasts your bottom just looks smaller.  I hope this helps.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck nor a breast augmentation will affect the volume of your buttocks.  It may be a perception change since your tummy and breasts now look different and are still swollen.  In any case the two procedures you had would not be the cause for changes in your buttocks volume.

Bryan Correa, MD · Answer

In short, tummy tuck performed in the 'standard' fashion should not affect your buttock volume. Sometimes the apparent shape of your buttock can change from certain angles, as your waist and hips impact the appearance of your buttocks, and tummy tuck can alter these areas (but usually for the better!). I would follow up with your surgeon and discuss your concerns. Good luck!

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

If your weight is unchanged, it is unlikely that your butt has lost so much volume after 16 days. It is more likely a combination of swelling accumulating at your waist, your slumped posture while you heal, and your current walking stance. Reevaluate yourself once you have recovered from your surgeries. You will likely notice an improvement in your overall shape.

Sheldon Lincenberg, MD · Answer

There is opinion in plastic surgery circles that your fat can redistribute following liposuction or fat excision with a tummy tuck, but if this phenomena actually occurs, it would not show up for many months.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Great question.  If your weight is roughly the same as before your buttock volume should not have changed that much either as a decrease of fat or muscle.  It may be that being hunched over results in curving out of the lumbar spine and this has the appearance of a flatter buttock.  A very curved lumbar area has one the other hand the opposite effect of making the buttock look "more out there".All the best,Dr. Remus Repta

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question and the answer is NO- you have not lost volume in you butt after so short a time post surgery without major weight loss.  So stop worrying.Dr. Corbin

Butt volume loss after TT and BA?

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