Hips

Revision liposuction of the hips is performed when the first procedure did not achieve the patient’s desired results. This can happen if not enough fat was removed, the results were not symmetrical, or if the hips were not blended well with the surrounding body. These concerns can arise if the original surgery was performed by a doctor with less experience or who does not specialize in liposuction.

Revision hip liposuction is performed using the same technique as the initial liposuction procedure. A steel tube called a cannula is inserted through tiny incisions in the skin. Excess fat deposits are extracted through the cannula. The doctor uses the cannula to sculpt the body as fat is removed. The hips are a common site of liposuction because excess fat tends to accumulate there as people age, especially women. The goal of liposuction is to remove excess fat from the hips to reshape the body. When liposuction does not achieve this, some people may be able to repeat the procedure to get more favorable results. It is important to note that the patient should find a specialist in revision liposuction since surgery will be performed again on the same body part.

Patients sometimes seek revision hip liposuction because the results are not the same on both hips. It takes experience and a skilled eye to create the same results on two sides of the body. The revision liposuction specialist can remove additional fat as needed to create balance. Similarly, more fat can be removed if the hips were not blended adequately with the thighs or sides of the torso. The site of surgery should not be apparent. Both sides of the body should have a smooth contour following liposuction.

Revision liposuction for hips is possible as long as there is sufficient fat remaining in the area for the surgeon to sculpt. A qualified revision lipo surgeon can determine a patient’s candidacy for revision surgery.