Can Saddlebag Lipo Cause Butt Drooping?

September 22, 2010
Asked By:Pura in Cape Coral, FL

I am a fairly skinny girl, but with outer thighs that stick out more than my hips. I want them removed, but I am afraid that it will make my butt sag. I already have a long butt.

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Answers (11)

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September 24, 2010

Answer: Saddlebag liposuctions do great and do not cause the butt to sag.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 24, 2010

Answer: Saddlebag liposuctions do great and do not cause the butt to sag.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 23, 2010

Answer: The sagging butt or "wet diaper" look following liposuction of the buttock, saddlebag or thigh

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 23, 2010

Answer: The sagging butt or "wet diaper" look following liposuction of the buttock, saddlebag or thigh

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 23, 2010

Answer: Liposuction of the outer thighs does not drop the buttock

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 23, 2010

Answer: Liposuction of the outer thighs does not drop the buttock

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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July 2, 2014

Answer: First, thanks for the photo!

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
July 2, 2014

Answer: First, thanks for the photo!

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 23, 2010

Answer: Liposuction for the thighs or saddle bags works very well

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 23, 2010

Answer: Liposuction for the thighs or saddle bags works very well

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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