Feeling like I have foreign body in my butt. Any suggestions?

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I'm 13 days out from a bbl and no one here has mentioned the most uncomfortable part for me and that is this feeling across (inside) the rear incision that feels like a foreign body and makes it uncomfortable to sit, lean back, sleep. How long will this last?! I can't handle it, with the front swollen and painful, look on hips and thighs bruised and painful, only sitting is "comfortable" but I have to lean forward so there is no pressure on rear incision!

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Since there has been a change in your post op course, please contact your surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan at this time.

The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear that you are having a rough recovery. From your description it sounds that you are a bit more bruised and swollen than is typical at this stage of your recovery. That foreign body feeling will improve with time as the swelling and bruising resolves.  Unfortunately, diuretics and steroids have not been shown to be effective for this type of swelling. You will need to be patient and give your body time to heal.  Best wishes on your recovery.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early in 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 :)

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It could all be from swelling or something more like from fat necrosis. Best to review with your surgeon.

Samir R. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

It is common to experience swelling after fat grafting, especially high volume to the buttocks.  My patients refrain from sitting more than 20 minutes for the first two weeks. Discomfort lasts at least two weeks but up 8 weeks.   You may consider some anti inflammatory medication for the swelling, but should have the surgeon evaluate the area of concern to ensure there are no areas of fat necrosis or other issues causing your pain.

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