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You are still in the healing phase, but the discomfort should ease up soon. 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. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Dear lindaramirez75,at this stage of recovery process it is not unusual to feel weird or discomfort in your buttocks. It should resolve soon. If you have any concerns, you should consult your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
Thanks for your question. It is normal to feel a little discomfort after weeks of mostly standing. You will feel more comfortable as you continue to sit more. However, please continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon if you have any concerns. All the best!
Hi good afternoon,Its pretty normal to still feel swollen when you sit down on you butt pillow because the fat is starting to go down and you need to give it about 3 months for the final results.have a great day.
While fat takes within the first several days after transfer, swelling will mask the exact volume for several weeks.
Hello, thanks for your interesting question. It is indeed that there are some limitations as the skin laxity and the available amount of fat to transfer. When the patient wants too much volume and there is no room to graft because the skin is too tight, the patient might need to return for a...
Hello and thank you for your question. You can't help putting a bit of pressure back there - but something like a short drive to your child's school shouldn't affect your results. We mostly sit on the lower portions of the buttock and thigh and these regions aren't grafted to near the degree the...