Why are the sides of my butt like this and is there any non surgical way for me to fix this? (Photo)

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My butt, specifically how it looks from the back has always been my biggest insecurity

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Concerns about the appearance of your buttocks are common, and there are non-surgical options that might help address your insecurities. Here are some suggestions:

Exercise and Strength Training: Engaging in exercises that target the gluteal muscles can help improve the shape and firmness of your buttocks. Squats, lunges, and hip thrusts are particularly effective for enhancing muscle tone and contour.

Diet and Nutrition: Maintaining a balanced diet can support your fitness goals and help you achieve a more toned appearance. Adequate protein intake is essential for muscle growth and repair.

Non-Surgical Treatments:

Radiofrequency (RF) Therapy: This treatment uses radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production and tighten the skin. It can improve the appearance of sagging or uneven skin.
Ultrasound Therapy: Similar to RF, ultrasound treatments can help tighten and lift the skin by promoting collagen production.
Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting): This non-invasive fat reduction treatment freezes and reduces fat cells in targeted areas, which can help contour the body.
Topical Treatments: While not as effective as other methods, certain creams and lotions claim to firm and tighten the skin. Results vary, and these are best used in conjunction with other treatments.

Clothing and Support Garments: High-quality shapewear can provide immediate visual improvements by smoothing and contouring the area.

Consultation with a Specialist: A consultation with a dermatologist or cosmetic specialist can provide personalized advice and treatment options based on your specific concerns and goals.

Remember, it's important to have realistic expectations and to choose methods that align with your comfort level and lifestyle.

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

Allow me to answer your question as best i can based upon your photos. However, please keep in mind that an in-person consultation with physical exam, or at least a virtual consultation, is first necessary before any legitimate evaluation or final surgical recommendations are made.

Presumably you are concerned with the concavity on the outer buttock/hip area (aka “hip dips”). If so, please read on below.

In general, cosmetic hip implants are the most reliable, predictable, and permanent option for filling in the hip dips and creating more of that feminine hourglass figure, whether slim or not.  On the other hand, fat transfer to the hip area tends to survive quite poorly in most patients and thus produces only short term results (often less than 10-12 months). Injections/fillers such as Sculptra or hyaluronic acids are cost prohibitive (i.e. guaranteed to be the biggest waste of money of your entire lifetime), short lasting and possibly deadly with high volume injections. Others such as silicone/PMMA/hydrogels/etc are cheap but extremely dangerous and a personal commitment to a life of serious and sometimes deadly consequences. Typically hip implants are best custom designed and created for each individual patient’s anatomy. Because an extremely few number of board-certified plastic surgeons perform this procedure, make sure you seek consultation with a reputable and experienced cosmetic hip implant specialist.  You may have to travel a long distance from home to find this particular surgeon. Glad to help.

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for posting. The best and only way to fix this is with surgery. Liposuction plus BBL to butt and hips. The best non-surgical way to fix this is by loosing wight. Anything else will be a gimmick and a waist of time and money.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

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