Banana rolls are pesky layers of subcutaneous fat that develop between the lower butt and upper thigh. These fat pockets have a crescent shape like a banana and make it difficult to wear certain types of clothing.
Unfortunately, fat in this region can be more challenging to eradicate with traditional diet and exercise, which is why many people are leaning into cosmetic procedures like liposuction to treat this area.
Dr. Darren Smith can help you eliminate banana rolls while reshaping and contouring the lower portion of your bottom for a more shapely appearance. Banana roll liposuction is a safe, effective way to get the body you desire when diet and exercise can’t render the results you’re looking for.
In addition to decreasing the fatty bulge beneath the buttocks, this procedure created the appearance of more youthfully projecting buttocks even though the buttocks themselves were not altered with this procedure.
Benefits of Banana Roll Liposuction
How is Banana Roll Liposuction Performed?
Banana roll lipo is an outpatient procedure. Dr. Smith removes unwanted fat from below your bottom to give more shape and definition to the space between the buttocks and upper thighs.
In many cases, liposuction doesn’t require general anesthesia. Instead, in small cases like banana roll liposuction, we use local anesthesia, meaning you’ll be awake but remain pain-free.
IV sedation, or “twilight anesthesia” is also available if you prefer. The surgery begins by numbing the treatment area and making small incisions for the cannula to be inserted into the skin. The cannula is a small, skinny tool that suctions out unwanted fat cells. Your incisions are carefully placed so they become very hard to see when you’re fully healed.
Dr. Smith removes excess fat from the target zone and sculpts the area for seamless results. The amount of unwanted fat extracted will depend on how much extra fat you have and your surgery goals. Immediately after liposuction, you’ll stay in a recovery room for a short time before going home. Those having IV sedation or general anesthesia should organize a lift home with a trusted friend or family member.
Banana Roll Lipo Video
Can I Combine Banana Roll Lipo with Other Procedures?
It’s safe to combine this type of liposuction with other cosmetic procedures. For example, some patients will simultaneously have different areas treated with liposuction, like the thighs, arms, saddlebags, abdomen, waist or legs. Other patients may recycle the extracted fat and reinject it (fat grafting) in other areas of the body, like the middle or top of the buttocks for a fuller, more rounded shape.
If you’re considering combining liposuction procedures, please let your doctor know during your initial consultation so we can create the best care plan.
The diagram below illustrates buttock appearance before and after banana roll liposuction. Just as a valley in front of a mountain makes a mountain appear taller, decreasing the prominence of the posterior thigh (shaded blue) under the buttocks will make the buttocks appear to project further and look more “perky.”
What’s the Recovery for Banana Roll Lipo?
Who is a Candidate for Banana Roll Liposuction?
FAQs about Banana Roll Liposuction
Many patients considering banana roll liposuction have questions about the procedure, recovery process, and expected results. Here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about this body contouring treatment.
How long does it take to recover?
Most patients can return to non-strenuous work within 48 hours after banana roll liposuction. More strenuous activities may need to be avoided for 10-14 days. Complete healing takes 4-6 weeks for most patients.
Will there be scars?
The tiny insertion sites used for the cannula during banana roll liposuction heal into barely perceptible scars. Their location within natural creases minimizes their visibility.
Are the results permanent?
Yes, the fat cells removed during banana roll liposuction are permanently eliminated from the body. However, significant weight gain can impact results.
Overall, banana roll liposuction is considered a very safe and effective procedure when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon. It provides reliable, natural-looking fat reduction in the posterior thighs.
How does banana roll liposuction compare to traditional, larger liposuction procedures?
Banana roll liposuction targets a specific region of stubborn fat deposits along the back of the thighs. Traditional full body liposuction is a more invasive procedure aiming to reduce overall fat.
Banana roll liposuction uses a smaller cannula and removes more precise pockets of fat compared to traditional liposuction. It provides contouring and slimming benefits focused on a particular trouble spot instead of treating larger areas.
While traditional liposuction can treat multiple zones, banana roll liposuction specifically targets those stubborn pockets of outer thigh fat known as the banana roll. It is a more targeted approach designed for reshaping this specific region.
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