I am looking forward to an upcoming consultation in 3 weeks for abdominoplasty with liposuction of flanks, possibly low back. I carry extra skin on the front, but I have always noticed a sacral fat pad, regardless of weight, and with the flank and upper posterior hip fullness, it gives my bottocks a flatter appearance. Does the sacral fat pad respond well to lipo? Given its proximity to the bone and lack of underlying tissue are there any special considerations that I should ask my surgeon about?
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January 16, 2013
Answer: Sacral Fat Pad responds well to liposuction
In general, the area under the chin responds well to liposuction, and the other areas tend to have less improvement. Depending upon skin laxity and fatty deposits, these areas may all be appropriate. I would say that in a young individual such as yourself I would not...
Thank you for your question. Yes, ypu should be concerned. Blsotering is npt normal and brusiing past 3 weeks is unusal. Please go and see ypur surgeon today. Best Wishes.
