Aids to sleep on tummy after BBL: I will be having torso liposuction and BBL.

Thanks for your question.You are at higher risk for blood clots than the general population. The procedure can be done with taking blood thinners around the time of surgery, but it is still of high risk.Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama M.D.,...

Thank you for your question. Don't worry that fat cells are dying because of this as there is no real reason for this to happen. The pressure caused should not sufficient to affect viability of the fat cells.

Hi-  This may be some fat necrosis or oil cyst from the fat grafting procedure. It is hard to make any recommendations without examining you in person. You should follow up with your plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and how they may be addressed. Sometimes imaging like ultrasound can b...

Thank you for your question. You're still in the early stage of healing and should still have swelling.  After the surgery 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.  Th...

Hi-  Stem cell BBL is the same as a traditional BBL and is only a marketing term. The fat cells that are transferred/grafted to your buttock for the procedure are fat stem cells. Please be sure to go over all your questions and concerns in detail with your board certified plastic surgeon so you ...

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...