Will the faja garment damage fat harvested to hips after BBL procedure?

   Most of the SSRI drugs can be taken but always tell your surgeon and anesthesiologist about all of the medications you take.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Pain after BBL can be a common phenomenon as the process of fat grafting into the buttocks requires use of grafting cannulas that can irritated sensory nerves; Your nerve pain will continue to improve over time; sometimes it may take upto six months.

  Thanks for the question.  It is very common to be constipated after any type of surgery due to the anesthetics, disruption in diet, and narcotic pain medication.  After this long, however, you could suffer serious medical issues if you do not work on having a bowel movement....

No one knows exactly if vaping has significant detrimental effects on surgery. It is probably best to avoid it during the initial surgery and healing period.

I recommend that my patients sit on a pillow for the first six weeks following surgery.  Sitting for half an hour at this point in your recovery should not cause any issues.  If this continues to worry you, schedule a post-op with your surgeon.Kenneth B. Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic S...

Thank you for your question.I would consult with your surgeon for a physical examination regarding the areas of your buttocks that you are concerned about. You are still very early in your recovery. Generally, most of the swelling will resolve by 6-8 weeks and you should start to see your ...