I feel down the stairs and got a dent on my buttocks. What options do I have to treat this? (Photos)

Question

During March od 2021 I fell down the stairs and I believe i experienced fat necrosis. I was told that a BBL would not be helpful for me because of the way the dent occured. I spoke to another plastic surgeon who mentioned Sculptra but he was also uncertain if that would help. Are those the only two options to fix this? It's a small dent but it truly does bother me.

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

Well, if you are also considering or willing to have a bit of a augmentation in your buttocks, with more fullness and perkiness/projection, then the most reliable and permanent option would be buttock implants. Please keep in mind that an extremely few number of board certified plastic surgeon specialize in buttock implants, so you may have to travel far and away from home to find this particular type of surgeon.  Glad to help.

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry! You can fill in the dent using sculptra, other fillers, or fat transfer to smooth that out. I recommend scheduling a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself and we can create a surgical plan to best achieve your goals!

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

BBL, targeted fat graft, Sculptra or Renuva is what I would recommend without taking a look in person.  I think BBL would be ok but perhaps a bit much unless bigger buttocks is what you would prefer.  If not, then just fat graft targeting the dent.  Wire subcision can also help release the area and fat graft can keep it from collapsing in again and forming a dent.   Sculptra is ok but Renuva is also a shelf item that may work better.  Best Wishes!!

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Considering that fat necrosis/scar is the cause of your condition, I believe that fat grafting would be the most appropriate way to correct it. However, considering that is relatively small area, injection of filler like Sculptra, may be viable temporary treatment. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Krystlanne,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a BBL. Liposuction of your abdomen, back and flanks should give you more curves and hourglass shape and fat transfer to buttocks should give you more projection. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because 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

I feel down the stairs and got a dent on my buttocks. What options do I have to treat this? (Photos)

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