Is this a sacral fat pad and is lipo my only option for removal? (Photo)

September 20, 2020
Asked By:Sociable557745 in USA

Recently noticed this above my tailbone. Wondering if diet/exercise will help to get rid of it or if I would need to surgically remove this?

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October 12, 2020

Answer: Is this a sacral fat pad and is lipo my only option for removal? (Photo)

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Is this a sacral fat pad and is lipo my only option for removal? (Photo)

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 28, 2020

Answer: Fat tissue

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 28, 2020

Answer: Fat tissue

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 26, 2020

Answer: Liposuction gets rid of tailbone fat pads easily and quickly.

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 26, 2020

Answer: Liposuction gets rid of tailbone fat pads easily and quickly.

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September 23, 2020

Answer: Fat pad

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 23, 2020

Answer: Fat pad

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 26, 2020

Answer: Sacral fat pad

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September 26, 2020

Answer: Sacral fat pad

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