How do I get rid of back rolls post BBL? (Photos)

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I am almost 4 months post-op BBL. I have these very pronounced back rolls that I didn't have before surgery. I did have back fat and love handles. Iv used several fajas along with compression waist trainers. After taking it off in the morning from being on all night, the rolls go away but then come back after 5 mins. I cant stand them! Besides a BL (Back Lift) which i don't think i even need, what else can I do?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  jcydnii,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a liposuction. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides, you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

I truly get it, itr sucks. You eat well and exercise and these stubborn things get in the way. In my experience as a lipo expert is the rolls with the most fat do the best. I use a lot of vaser energy and am very aggrresive. That being said sometimes I still have to go back and cut some skin out if the patient wants it suoer flat

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The answer to this depends upon the amount of fat in those areas and the abilities of the surgeon to retrieve that fat.  With the right PS, you should see a big improvement from lipo of the bra line area.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on your photo you appear to be a good candidate for this procedure. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Based on your pictures, you are a good candidate for a back lift, and I think you'll get very good results. 
In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 30 or less.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I can not tell you how  many patients come in thinking that their bra rolls will go away with just liposuction. Often these back/bra rolls are a combination of skin and fat. Lipo will decrease the fat content but unfortunately does not tighten the skin to any great extent. A skin excision is often required in the bra line to correct this in many patients, however, most patients do not want the scar.  Be careful when you look at photos on line or in videos, patients are often "jack-knifed" so that their arms are above their head as if they are diving in a pool. The rolls look better in these views.

Felix Omar Márquez, MD · Answer

Four months after surgery, it's too early to say if you have any problem. Your skin needs time to recover. Don't forget your lymphatic massage. Feel free to tell all your concerns to your board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Brian A. Pinsky, MD, FACS · Answer

I think what you are seeing is excess skin after the liposuction performed for your BBL.  Unfortunately, one of the variables with liposuction is the amount of skin contracture that occurs after the fact.  This can be hard to predict.  You could try additional suctioning with the aid of VASER or other skin tightening modalities to try and improve the area.  This would be my first recommendation as the scar for the back lift is extensive.  I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best of luck.

Foued Hamza, MD · Answer

You are only 4 months after the procedure, you need to give more time to your skin to heal 
I advice you to go back to your surgeon and assess with him the result, you lay need some lymphatic massages.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Based on your pictures, you would be a great candidate for VASER liposuction and Renuvion for skin tightening. The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
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