4 months PO BBL and my swelling has not improved - What can I do? (photo)

Recovery from BBL is patient dependent. Much of this depends upon the amount of liposuction performed and the amount of fat transferred. I have observed that between 4 and 6 weeks the buttocks tend to stabilize in volume.  Usually by 3 months, the swelling is minimal and totally resolved by 6 months.  Suggest that you follow up with your PS to discuss your concerns.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Thanks for your question. Healing after liposuction and BBL is usually pretty straight forward.  There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens.  It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. Best is to discuss specifically with the operating surgeon so that he /she can take a look.

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 is normal.
I suggest my patients to try the lymphatic massages and to use a full body compression garment, 24/7 for the first 3 months, and after that, for 12 hours a day for 3 more months, to get the best results.
It is important for the compression garment to be very tight, for it to help with the swelling, after surgery. Please, follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Typically speaking, it takes 6 months for the swelling to resolve. However, the recovery process is different for each patient. Many factors impact the recovery process, including the amount of liposuction performed and the amount fat transferred, and each surgeon has their own recovery protocol for patients. Many patients combine lymphatic massage with wearing their garment as instructed for a faster recovery. Normally, 5 to 15 treatments are performed between 2 weeks and 6 months post-procedure. I recommend discussing your concerns with your surgeon.

Different recovery protocols are present for different patients. On average patients may consider a form of lymphatic massage; if they do, they usually require 5-15 treatments as early as 2 weeks and as late as 6 months; meaning your recovery depends on the amount of fat removed from liposuction, the areas liposuctioned, and the amount of fat transferred to your buttocks.