Butt Looks Too High After Brazilian Butt Lift

Hi there-
5 days postop is too early to be concerned about your outcome with any procedure, but especially with any fat grafting procedure such as a Brazilian Butt Lift.
I do this procedure frequently, and would be surprised if most of my patients did not feel their butt was too large and high at first- this is because we intentionally place a large amount of fat (more than we need to achieve the patient's goals) with the understanding that some portion of the fat placed is going to be absorbed by the body (the amount absorbed depends a lot on the surgeon's technique and experience). Additionally, there is the expected postop swelling that you are also undoubtedly experiencing.
So, you should expect some of the volume to be lost over the next month or two and the shape to evolve as this occurs.
Stay cool- I bet you end up loving your new bottom!

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are too thin, a Brazilian Butt Lift may not be possible.

Thank you for your question! It is way to early to be concerned with you BBL results.  Your buttocks is still very swollen and may appear even lumpy.  Make sure you are wearing your garmet and following all of your post op! Any further questions see your plastic surgeon.  Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board CertifiedPlastic Surgeon Chicago Hoffman EstatesOak Brook

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.

It is not fair to judge the outcome of this procedure only a few days post-operatively. Results will vary after the swelling goes down and the affected area heals. After 6 -8 weeks you will be able to see a better view of what your results are. Typically, right after surgery, a patient is either concerned that their butt is too big, or not big enough. Luckily for you, you will hopefully get your desired results after the swelling calms down.

You are way too early in the postoperative period to comment on how the butt lift will shape.  There is too much swelling that can affect your result right now, so sit tight.  It takes months before you are able to determine the final shape of the brazilian butt lift.

Good luck.

At five days it's too early to tell what your result might look like. Please provide photos 3-4 from this time for a better estimate.

Too soon following surgery to worry.  The process of swelling takes time.  After 2-3 weeks, you will have a much better idea.  I ask my patients not sit on the buttocks for at least 3 weeks.