I usually pad lower too.  I already have a pretty pronounced butt/bottom, I like to enhance that every so often.  I do go out in public with my butt padded, though the padding isn't very large.  I have padded my belly, again down low, filling out pants just below the belt, making it look as though I have a "lower" belly.  Great fun, though I'm currently into gaining as well.
      
      
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