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BBL: Can I use anything to help with the swellings on my butt ?

Like an icy hot pack, or bag of ice? And what can i use for the pain on my butt cheeks?

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BBL swellings

November 30th, 2016
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Great question !!

The swelling can be a lot of different things. Could be seroma, hematoma, edema, early fat necrosis, early infection. I would suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon immediately.

I wish you well through your surgery and recovery process, James McAdoo DO FACOS

AOA dual board certified general and plastic / reconstructive surgeon


Web reference: https://www.seductioncosmetic.com/doctor/dr-james-mcadoo/

James S. McAdoo, DO, FACOS
November 30th, 2016

BBL swellings

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Great question !!

The swelling can be a lot of different things. Could be seroma, hematoma, edema, early fat necrosis, early infection. I would suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon immediately.

I wish you well through your surgery and recovery process, James McAdoo DO FACOS

AOA dual board certified general and plastic / reconstructive surgeon


Learn more: https://www.seductioncosmetic.com/doctor/dr-james-mcadoo/

James S. McAdoo, DO, FACOS

BBL

November 30th, 2016
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Thank you for your question.

I would recommend wearing your compression garment as directed and to apply ice packs on and off for about 10 minutes. You may also discuss with you doctor about prescribing you a Medrol dose pack to help with the swelling. Some patients also do lymphatic drainage massages once or twice a week to aid in swelling and pain management. Other than that, time will be the biggest factor in your recovery. I hope these help. Best of luck in your endeavors.
Sincerely,

James Fernau, MD, FACS
Board Certified ENT
Board Certified Plastic Surgery
Member of ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, AAFPRS, OTO/HNS, ASLMS, International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics & Science

James Fernau, MD, FACS
November 30th, 2016

BBL

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Thank you for your question.

I would recommend wearing your compression garment as directed and to apply ice packs on and off for about 10 minutes. You may also discuss with you doctor about prescribing you a Medrol dose pack to help with the swelling. Some patients also do lymphatic drainage massages once or twice a week to aid in swelling and pain management. Other than that, time will be the biggest factor in your recovery. I hope these help. Best of luck in your endeavors.
Sincerely,

James Fernau, MD, FACS
Board Certified ENT
Board Certified Plastic Surgery
Member of ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, AAFPRS, OTO/HNS, ASLMS, International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics & Science

James Fernau, MD, FACS

BBL: Can I use anything to help with the swellings on my butt ?

November 29th, 2016
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Please follow up with surgeon each surgeon has there own post-op care.


 You are still at the healing stage. The area in your lower back will be still bruised and swollen and this will take 8-12 weeks to settle. Wear your garment and keep your follow up with your surgeon. You have to give your body at least 12 weeks to start seeing results and final results can take 3-6 months depending the way your body heals.


Best of luck!!

Web reference: http://spectrum-aesthetics.com/brazilian-butt-lift/

Rami Ghurani, MD
November 29th, 2016

BBL: Can I use anything to help with the swellings on my butt ?

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Please follow up with surgeon each surgeon has there own post-op care.


 You are still at the healing stage. The area in your lower back will be still bruised and swollen and this will take 8-12 weeks to settle. Wear your garment and keep your follow up with your surgeon. You have to give your body at least 12 weeks to start seeing results and final results can take 3-6 months depending the way your body heals.


Best of luck!!

Learn more: http://spectrum-aesthetics.com/brazilian-butt-lift/

Rami Ghurani, MD

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