1 year post- op- Is it possible to have tender pain on buttocks, back and hip after a BBL? Could this be the J Plasma?

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January 2021 I had a BBL. I'm happy with my results however I have been experiencing such pain on my buttocks, hips and lower back (S Curve) for weeks now. I'm thinking maybe I'm still in the healing process. I have consulted by GP as well as other professionals and it seems like all the pain is where the fat grafting was conducted. Is it possible to have tender pain in all of the areas of the BBL? Could this be the JPlasma? It can still hurt to sit or stand.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear DealsInHeels,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Without in person examination the only educated guess is the J-Plasma has caused painful fibrosis. This is one of the reason the FDA has banded use of it on skin.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Chronic pain after either Liposuction or fat transfer is pretty unusual. Areas of soreness or tenderness with pressure can go on for several months but typically things return to normal.

Pain in the lower back buttocks hips and thighs is very common and is often attributed to spinal cord pathology.

A complete work up requires an MRI to see if there’s nerve impingement which is usually felt in the sciatic nerve distribution.

While it’s possible the pain is related to the procedure it is probably more likely to be coincidental.

Regardless, there isn’t much a plastic surgeon can do for the discomfort you’re having.

Renuvion or JPlasma increases pain during and after the procedure but should not create long-term pain.

I gave up on JPlasma a few years ago because I saw no benefits in using it.

My best recommendation is to make sure your work up has been done by a pain specialist including an MRI assessment of your spinal cord and nerves.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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