50 y.o. guy here. Recently lost 60 pounds, including a lot from my hips, as I tend to store fat like a lot of women do. My bodyfat % is now 15%, and I'm continuing down to a goal of 11-12%. I've actually increased my muscle during my weight loss through weightlifting, and I have strong glutes and hamstrings . Nevertheless, the large volume of fat loss in my butt has created some loose banana rolls and sloppiness in my lower butt. What can I do about this? I'm looking for the best procedure to do this summer after I reach my final bodyfat goal. Thank you.
Answer: Loose Butt treatment options After weight loss, it is not uncommon to lose volume in the buttock with sagging and loose skin. Removing the excess skin with a buttock lift or lower body lift helps tighten and lift the buttock. Incisions are often placed on the upper buttock to help address the flanks and waist. Liposuction may be performed at the same time and with fat grafting to the butt. At times incisions are placed below the buttock in the natural gluteal crease.
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Answer: Loose Butt treatment options After weight loss, it is not uncommon to lose volume in the buttock with sagging and loose skin. Removing the excess skin with a buttock lift or lower body lift helps tighten and lift the buttock. Incisions are often placed on the upper buttock to help address the flanks and waist. Liposuction may be performed at the same time and with fat grafting to the butt. At times incisions are placed below the buttock in the natural gluteal crease.
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March 20, 2025
Answer: Loose lower butt after weight loss - how can I improve this? Congratulations on the weight loss! A BBL will not work. You have two options a traditional butt lift with incisions on the transition between your butt and back ( on the underwear line) or an excision of the banana roles with an incision on the butt fold. The first option I believe is a big procedure that can even increase the butt size if a flap from the upper part of the butt is used to fill out the area. The second option is much simpler, less down time and complications plus it will still get rid of all the excess skin. Best of luck, Dr. Miguel Mota
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March 20, 2025
Answer: Loose lower butt after weight loss - how can I improve this? Congratulations on the weight loss! A BBL will not work. You have two options a traditional butt lift with incisions on the transition between your butt and back ( on the underwear line) or an excision of the banana roles with an incision on the butt fold. The first option I believe is a big procedure that can even increase the butt size if a flap from the upper part of the butt is used to fill out the area. The second option is much simpler, less down time and complications plus it will still get rid of all the excess skin. Best of luck, Dr. Miguel Mota
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March 18, 2025
Answer: Banana roles after weight loss There are two ways to deal with this problem. One is excision of infra-gluteal folds and fixation within infra-gluteal crease; the other is a true buttock lift with incisions (scars) placed just above gluteal areas. With the second techniques it is possible to achieve small augmentation using the flap from the upper buttock to augment central buttock. In person or teleconference consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in both techniques is recommended. Good luck.
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March 18, 2025
Answer: Banana roles after weight loss There are two ways to deal with this problem. One is excision of infra-gluteal folds and fixation within infra-gluteal crease; the other is a true buttock lift with incisions (scars) placed just above gluteal areas. With the second techniques it is possible to achieve small augmentation using the flap from the upper buttock to augment central buttock. In person or teleconference consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in both techniques is recommended. Good luck.
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March 18, 2025
Answer: Treatment for “loose lower butt after weight loss” Allow me to answer your question as best i can based upon your photo. However, please keep in mind that an in-person, or at least a virtual, consultation with physical exam is first necessary before any legitimate evaluation or final surgical recommendations can be made. Buttock “sagging” is usually a combination of loss of volume or deflation (after weight loss, liposuction, or post-BBL) and/or the effect of aging and gravity. So, I personally first treat patients like you by restoring volume to the buttock with a buttock implant. This will create a more desirable smooth and rounded perky buttock profile. If not adding volume with an implant, the buttock will most certainly always appear more flat with just a buttock lift. A lower buttock tuck is usually then performed at six months following implants. Coincidentally, a lower buttock tuck also doubles as a thigh lift. In this sequence, the implants have fully settled into final position so that any remaining loose skin can be most accurately identified and removed with the lower buttock tuck. Please note, because an extremely few number of board certified plastic surgeons specialize in buttock implants, you may have to travel away from your local area to seek consultation with this particular type of surgeon. Getting it done right the first time around is not only the best chance for success, but also will save you from a lot of headaches and money in the future. Glad to help.
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March 18, 2025
Answer: Treatment for “loose lower butt after weight loss” Allow me to answer your question as best i can based upon your photo. However, please keep in mind that an in-person, or at least a virtual, consultation with physical exam is first necessary before any legitimate evaluation or final surgical recommendations can be made. Buttock “sagging” is usually a combination of loss of volume or deflation (after weight loss, liposuction, or post-BBL) and/or the effect of aging and gravity. So, I personally first treat patients like you by restoring volume to the buttock with a buttock implant. This will create a more desirable smooth and rounded perky buttock profile. If not adding volume with an implant, the buttock will most certainly always appear more flat with just a buttock lift. A lower buttock tuck is usually then performed at six months following implants. Coincidentally, a lower buttock tuck also doubles as a thigh lift. In this sequence, the implants have fully settled into final position so that any remaining loose skin can be most accurately identified and removed with the lower buttock tuck. Please note, because an extremely few number of board certified plastic surgeons specialize in buttock implants, you may have to travel away from your local area to seek consultation with this particular type of surgeon. Getting it done right the first time around is not only the best chance for success, but also will save you from a lot of headaches and money in the future. Glad to help.
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March 18, 2025
Answer: Thong Lift Thank you for your question. Loose and redundant skin at the lower pole of the buttock is fairly common. Over the years, I have developed a technique known as a Thong lift. The excess skin is removed from underneath the buttock and the scar is hidden in the crease in between the buttock cheeks. I think I am the only one in the country who has extensive experience with this surgery. You are an excellent candidate and would benefit greatly from the surgery. Best wishes to you.
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March 18, 2025
Answer: Thong Lift Thank you for your question. Loose and redundant skin at the lower pole of the buttock is fairly common. Over the years, I have developed a technique known as a Thong lift. The excess skin is removed from underneath the buttock and the scar is hidden in the crease in between the buttock cheeks. I think I am the only one in the country who has extensive experience with this surgery. You are an excellent candidate and would benefit greatly from the surgery. Best wishes to you.
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