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Its Been Almost 5 Weeks Since my Brazillian Butt Lift, Volume Concerns?

asked 6 months ago by jlynn2011 in New Westminster, BC
Latest answer by Wilberto Cortes, MD
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Tags: 1 month post-op, options, unhappy, volume

its bin 5 wks since my procedure and the swelling has gone down substantially, tho leaving my butt not as voluminous. At this point, the shelf look isn't as noticable and my butt is more "regular" looking(i have to wear an open butt garment to get the look i want). At 5 wks, is the fat transfer permanent or can the size decrease even more? Would having the procedure done again be recomended to achieve a fuller final result? I dont know if id have any othere donor areas left to use.other options?

4 answers to Its Been Almost 5 Weeks Since my Brazillian Butt Lift, Volume Concerns?

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Loss of volume after Brazilian butt lift

Volume will change during the first three months after a Brazilian butt lift, but the decrease in size should not be substantial. Typically, the butt size will decrease by 20% during the first three months after surgery. If your butt has shrunk in size significantly, there are a few things to consider: 1. A substantial amount of fat dies and is absorbedby the body. 2. Fat was not processed prior to injection and a lot of non-fat fluid was injected with the fat. The non-fat... more
Wilberto Cortes, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.rejuvenusaesthetics.com

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Its Been Almost 5 Weeks Since my Brazillian Butt Lift, Volume Concerns?

You must be patient. There is always a dip in volume between the time the edema is resolving and the fat is being revascularized that is to be expected. You should wait a minium of six months to judge the result and a year would be better. There is a lot going on you do not know about.
Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Concerned about Butt Volume after Brazilian Butt Lift

Hi there- Swelling may take as long as 3 months to completely resolve after any type of liposuction procedure. If you are still not happy, discuss this openly and respectfully with your surgeon.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Brazillian Butt Lift Volume

A few things may have happened. 1. The swelling has gone down 2. The fat volume is decreased Both of these are common after fat transfer procedures. Discuss your options with your plastic surgeon.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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