Buttocks dropped after lipo? (Photo)

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5 months ago my doctor preformed lipo on my thighs. After doing so one of my buttocks has "dropped" leaving one side much lower and flatter than the other. Also leaving me with a distinct crease line you can see from the side view. I don't believe I have enough fat for a fat transfer to fix this. Is that the only option I have? would a butt lift work or would that leave a scar?

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

crystal.  So sorry you are going through this.  A definite fix cannot be guaranteed, but revision may be possible, however physical exam needed to confirm options, which include micro Liposuction to allow crease to re-attach. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

John Paul Tutela, MD · Answer

Thanks much reaching out. I see what you were talking about on the pictures. This is why I am never too aggressive in the upper thigh posteriorly. The known complication to lose support after aggressive on the writing in this area. There is not a great resolution to this. Perhaps A lift with a scar may fix it.

James E. Hardy, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for the question and photos. There is a difference between the two sides of your buttocks. One way to fix this is with a buttocks lift with the incision in the crease on the bottom of your buttocks (inferior gluteal crease). Best of Luck - Dr. Hardy...

Daniel P. Markmann, MD · Answer

Hi Crystral.   Sorry to hear about the trouble you are having.  Fat transfer isn't likely to be of much help in fixing this.   The best fix for this problem is a "Buttocks Wedge Excision".  This does require s scar in the crease and removing the redundant/droopy skin of this area.   Be sure you consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience with this procedure.  Good Luck!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The banana roll is a delicate area and works like a pillar holding up a house and the buttocks are the house in this instance. It is not easily fixable.

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