3 weeks post-op and dent forming and uneven butt cheeks! (photo)

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I am 22 fays post op from my BBL and i have noticed that my right cheek is slightly bigger than my left cheek, also my left cheek has formed this dent (see photo), should i be worried at this stage? What could be the reason? I have not put pressure on my buttocks at all, i have been wearing the compression garments 24/7 as directed by my surgeon and i massage the lipo areas everyday. Please help!!

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo! I suggest you discuss your concerns with your initial surgeon after 3-4 months, that will give you a good idea at where your results are.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval Patel
Double Board Certfied
Plastic Surgeon
Chicago
Hoffman Estates 
Oakbrook 
Orland Park

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

The dent looks like cellulite. Remember a BBL does not take cellulite away and in fact can make it worse as more fat in an area where cellulite exists can make it more pronounced. Since cellulite is genetic, you can also form more over time and that is usually the norm. Most of us get more cellulite as we get older. In the early period after a BBL, everything looks smooth secondary to swelling. As far as asymmetry, the two butt cheeks are not twins and will not be twins after a BBL. Asymmetry is common as the two butt cheeks are different to start with. After fat is injected, they are still different, but making them bigger in general can make the asymmetry more obvious to you. It is important to really look at your buttocks pre-op and you will notice these differences.

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