What can I do to reduce my hips after a BBL?

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I got a BBL and my hips are so giant, I hate them. I am 5 days post op and I love by butt it has a very nice shape but my hips are so so wide and that was not what I was going for at all. I am so worried that they stay the same forever if that happens I am going to try and lose all the weight I can because I wanted a natural look not the fake Kardashian’s look the last photo is photoshopped to see that in the second picture is the results I want please doctors help me and tell me the truth and what can I do to reduce them? Thank so much.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

About 60% of fat from the transfer is retained and the results are permanent. The size will change with your weight just as the rest of your body does. In other words, the fat acts like it was naturally there. You can get a good idea of the final result after 6 months.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question...You are still early post op, it can take up to 3 months for your final result to show. Please speak to your PS if you are still concerned.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
  
Regards,

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.
The inflammation process can last up to 6 months, each patient has an individual recovery process. You are still in the healing process, so I recommend to be patient, and follow all other instructions given by your surgeon. 
I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD
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Butt Augmentation Specialist
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Lane Smith, MD · Answer

Hello, You are only 5 days post op.... give it time. You need to give your body time to heal. You more than likely still have swelling in the area. Continue wearing your compression garments and follow your physicians instructions. If something concerns you, contact your physicians office. Don't do any exercises or anything yet to try to minimize your hips just yet. Once you are six months out, if you are still not happy, your doctor can remove some fat and sculpt the area. Best Wishes, Dr. Lane Smith Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Las Vegas, NV

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

As the swelling goes down, your shape will change.  For most of my patients, I tell them that at 6 weeks there is still a great deal of swelling in the abdomen, sides, and back (or wherever the liposuction was performed);  and they will only look better in 6 months. About 50% of the fat that is transferred lives and becomes a part of you.  This will hold stable as long as there is no weight fluctuation.

Reza Rod, MD · Answer

You have to remember that it takes time for your body to heal. You are just 5 days post surgery. IT is hard to tell the final result. I tell my patients that the first 3 months about 60% of the swelling is gone and at 6 months all the swelling should be resolved, sometimes it does take longer. Make sure you speak to your surgeon with any concerns you may have. Best of luck.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Five days post BBL is not enough time to talk about final results. I would suggest you to keep following your plastic surgeon post op advise to get the best results of your desire.
Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear yarelis07,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a tummy tuck surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

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.
If you have any concerns, or if the situation doesn't improve, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hello
What you are feeling is normal, it's too early to see your final results. The inflammation process can last up to 6 months, each patient has an individual recovery process. You are still in the healing process, so I recommend to be patient, and follow all other instructions given by your surgeon. 
Regards
Dr. Israel Mañon
Certified Plastic Surgeon

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