WAY too early to be worried- especially with this procedure...

Armando Soto, MD answers: Butt looks too high after Brazilian Butt Lift

I just had a Brazilian Butt Lift five days ago, and am worried that the fat that was added  too high up. Is my garment causing it to look this way? It does seem to look natural. Will this drop and look natural? Should I wait to see my doctor in five days from now or go see him ASAP? I'm going on vacation at the end of May and wondering, will I heal enough to be in a bikini by then? Thanks.


Armando Soto, MD
7 months ago

Hi there-

5 days postop is too early to be concerned about your outcome with any procedure, but especially with any fat grafting procedure such as a Brazilian Butt Lift.

I do this procedure frequently, and would be surprised if most of my patients did not feel their butt was too large and high at first- this is because we intentionally place a large amount of fat (more than we need to achieve the patient's goals) with the understanding that some portion of the fat placed is going to be absorbed by the body (the amount absorbed depends a lot on the surgeon's technique and experience). Additionally, there is the expected postop swelling that you are also undoubtedly experiencing.

So, you should expect some of the volume to be lost over the next month or two and the shape to evolve as this occurs.

Stay cool- I bet you end up loving your new bottom!

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