Would lipo on my love handles change my square butt? (photos)

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I have a square, wide butt and I think isn't mostly because of my love handles. Diet and exercise have helped some my my mom had the same shape so some of its genetics. I would prefer not to get a BBL because the recovery and travel time isn't doable for me at this time. Would lipo alone on my love handles help my butt and which forms would be the most effective?

Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Lmcviking3. Thank you for your photos. An in person examination and consultation with a board certified PS will provide you with the contouring options. Surgical liposuction with (e.g. VASER) or without skin tightening and noninvasive contouring with CoolSculpting are worth considering.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. Based on them a torso liposuction and buttock reshaping can be done with liposuction and you will achieve a very good result. I wish you all the best.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is what I do daily in my practice and love the results.  You can '"shape" the buttock by removing the love handles and contouring the lower back, hips, and buttock roll.  I often use the fat from the back to lift and shape the buttock as well.  I suggest you seek a formal consultation with a body contouring specialist, someone who does a lot of shaping and not just soley fat removal.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

On the contrary, I believe that liposuction of your flanks will give you an excellent results. Good luck.

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

Liposuction of your love handles will improve your upper buttocks but won't help your lower buttocks and hips. Removal of fat overlying  the hip bone would help your shape however fat transfer would provide better symmetry.

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