Lipodystrophy occurs after injections of various drugs (especially when the injection is not made deep into the muscle, but into the fatty tissue), removal of neoplasms or as a result of severe weight loss. There are congenital (uneven distribution of fat under the skin) and acquired lipodystrophy. A plastic surgeon can help remove dimples on the skin of the buttocks.
Lipodystrophy after injection
Insulin lipodystrophy appears as dimples or bumps on the buttocks where the injection is usually given. Previously, lipodystrophy was often observed in diabetes, but modern high-quality insulins, as practice shows, extremely rarely lead to its occurrence. However, if a person injects any drug into the same place not deep enough, a seal may form. In this case, you should inform your doctor about this.
Indications and contraindications for correction of lipodystrophy of the lower quadrant in the left buttock
The main indication for plastic surgery is the presence of dimples or depressions on the buttocks, which the patient wants to get rid of. This is a purely aesthetic defect that does not lead to health problems.
Contraindications to lipofilling in the area of lipodystrophy of the left buttock include acute infectious diseases or exacerbation of chronic diseases (for example, decompensated diabetes mellitus), AIDS, hepatitis.
The result of lipodystrophy correction
The result of lipodystrophy correction is smooth buttocks without depressions and seals. Since not all the fat is absorbed (20–30% is absorbed, and this is normal), the surgeon injects more than necessary. At the same time, there are no scars or scars left, because the length of the incisions does not exceed four millimeters. The final result after fat absorption is visible six months after the operation, and if necessary, lipofilling is performed again.
What will happen if lipodystrophy is not corrected?
If lipodystrophy is not corrected, the dimple on the buttock will remain for life. Before getting rid of lipodystrophy in diabetes, the patient must be put into remission.