Have a Harrington Rod in back from having Scoliosis as a child - can I get a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure?

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I am a 55yr old who wants to get a BBL 360/ I had scoliosis as a child/ I had surgery at the age of 13. I have a Harrington Rod in my back. Can i get a BBL procedure?

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Yes, you can safely have this procedure done. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Thrifty851508,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, previous scoliosis surgery doesn't disqualify you from getting a BBL surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. 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

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Yes, of course you may have surgery.  The Harrington rods are midline and should not be an issue with liposuction and a BBL procedure.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Having Harrington rods should not prevent you from having any cosmetic surgical procedure that I can think of.

You may or may not be a good candidate for a BBL procedure. Without pictures we can’t make an assessment.

To get a quality assessment and learn more about the procedure I suggest having multiple in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons who have lots of experience with this procedure.

Delivering consistent high-quality liposuction and fat transfer results is more difficult than people believe. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of seeking out the most experienced and qualified providers for these procedures.

The variation in outcome purely based on who does the procedure can be astonishing.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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