Is fluffing a myth? (photos)

Dear Ana,Your results immediately and shortly after look great.  The question then becomes did you lose all of the fat already?  Not likely.  The different view photos that you have posted make it difficult to determine what if anything is goin on.  Your preop view is only lateral.  Your 33 day view is only lateral and in clothing.  The big unkown here is how much fat was removed from your body, and how much was injected into your buttocks.  Each surgeon has his/her own way of processing fat.  From your preop view photo it doesn't appear that you even have enough fat to create the immediate post op result.  So, was something like saline added to it?  Or do you just have more fat than your pre photo suggests?  At any rate, it takes a full 6 months, at least, for fat that is going to be resorbed to get resorbed.  I don't know where you read about the "fluffing" effect at 3 months, but that's a myth.  I suppose it is possible that if you receive enough fat derived stem cells during your fat transfer that it could happen, but that's not likely.  Demand some honest answers from your Plastic Surgeon.  Good luck!

 Thanks for your question...You are still early post op, it may take up to 3 months for your final result to show. Your body will continue to gradually change until then. Please followup with your surgeon if you are still concerned.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.

Regards,

Thank you for your question. There is no such thing as "fluffing" after a BBL. The
buttock area may be hard initially after the surgery, but when swelling
subsides, it becomes softer. As the swelling decreases, areas around
the waist often appear smaller, and some of the fat grafted in the
buttocks will be reabsorbed to the body. Often a patient often starts to
see the final results 3-6 months after the procedure.
Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon