After what was supposed to be a minor liposuction on my outer thighs, I was left with a double gluteal fold on both legs. The right side is clearly worse than the left. Can this be repaired and if so, how? Had I known this was a possible result, I would have never done the procedure in the first place. It was not necessary and has made matters much worse.
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February 26, 2013
Answer: Repair of Double Gluteal Crease with Fat Transfer
Your best result from any surgery is when your weight is stable. Having said that, I have seen patients approach this type of surgery from two different angles. Some patients, like you, become stuck and want to do a procedure which then motivates them to return to the gym and keep...
Thank you for your question about your liposuction garment and the creases it is leaving.
• The crease looks like pressure on swollen skin, not permanent.
• Garment pressure along zipper lines can cause scarring,
• Pad under the garment zipper with cotton or gauze,
• Cut the seam if the ...
