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I prefer general anesthesia. The BBL result is really a function of how aggressively the surgeon will liposuction and transfer. Most patients get an immense benefit with maximal liposuction of the abdomen, sides, and back to obtain the smallest waist possible and then maximal fat transfer to the buttocks and hips. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
I prefer general anesthesia for a BBL, so that I can aggressively remove fat from donor sites and then transfer it to the buttocks.
If you are healthy, either option is safe. If you unhealthy, a spinal can give some reduciton in risk compared to general anesthesia. A spinal should cover (give anesthesia to) the buttocks region, but may not give enough for you donor site of the fat (abdomen, flanks, back).I think in nearly all cases general anesthesia is a better option for a BBL.
The use or not of drains shouldn't be the deciding factor when choosing a plastic surgeon. Look at each surgeon's results and reviews. I use drains regularly. I am aggressive with liposuction. This can lead to fluid accumulation in the treated areas. These fluid...
Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. I recommend my patients to wait at least 4 weeks before resuming their workout routine (cardio, lift, etc.). If you have any concerns, I suggest you follow up close with your plastic surgeon. Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)
Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation, discomfort and irregularities are normal. If you have any...
