Butt Looks Too High After Brazilian Butt Lift

Patients undergoing Brazilian butt lift surgery can
anticipate significant swelling in the immediate post-operative period.This swelling resolves quickly with the vast
majority being gone in about three weeks. Almost all of the visible swelling is gone in 7 to 8 weeks, but small
amounts of residual swelling may be present for up to 3 to 4 months following
surgery.Compression
garment are frequently used following Brazilian butt lift surgery to minimize
swelling.Swelling can add to a patients
post-operative discomfort.It can also
increase anxiety regarding buttock size and shape immediately after surgery.For
these reasons, we feel it’s important for the patient and the surgeon to have
good communication regarding this topic immediately following surgery.In this situation, a little reassurance can
go a long way towards making this a more comfortable experience.

I used to run into this in muy earlier experience with this technique.  Often when I saw it (in my hands) it was due to inadequate suction of the upper areas of the buttock.  It is far too early for you to know if that is the problem.  I never injected too high up there but with you in the prone position it is certianly possible.  Unfortunately for your trip, this may still be around - ask your board certified plastic surgeon if there is anything he can do...fortunately, too much fat is easy to resolve. 

Best Wishes,

DoctorMeade

Thanks for the question -

We perform many of these operations in our San Francisco area practice. 

The healing process takes time.  In the first two weeks there is a substantial amount of swelling both in the area of fat transfer (your buttocks) and the areas that were liposuctioned (most commonly at least your abdomen and flanks).

We counsel our patients to start seeing substantial results at about 4 weeks with the final shape at about 4-6 months.

Good luck on your new look!  Our patients love this procedure.