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Butt tingling and aching one week after BBL is very non-specific and could mean almost anything. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Dear crystalh1111,it is normal to feel tingling and aching one week after BBL surgery. This is probably caused by tissue manipulation during surgery and swelling. If you have any concerns, regarding your postoperative healing, I suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Hello dear!!Thanks for the question and provided information as well.Yes, this means the nerves are healing. 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, discomfort and irregularities are normal.If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.Good luck :)
Hi and welcome to our forum!It is more likely that the tingling and aching sensation you are experiencing is due to inflammatory swelling which accompanies the trauma of your procedure. This will abate as swelling subsides. It is not related to revascularization of the tissues.Best wishes...
Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. Each doctor has their own protocol It is very important that you talk to him and follow his instructions. If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon. Good luck :)
Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, you appear to be a candidate for BBL and abdominoplasty. Your BMI (body mass index weight in kg. / square of height in meters) is 32.28 (you can find body mass index calculators on the internet). This is in the obese category. We have found that if...
Dear emhell, most plastic surgeons use antibiotics in perioperative and postoperative period in order to reduce the risk of infections.But in some cases it can occur despite antibiotics use. Most common symptoms of local infection are pain, redness, increased local temperature. I...