I have mild Crohns Disease. I was wondering if that would interfere with me proceeding to have a lipo and BBL procedure?

Usually the lumps at the harvest sites settle with time as the swelling goes down. If you have lumps were the fat was injected, this could represent fat necrosis and agains if they are small, may soften and go way with time. Best to see your surgeon for evaluation.

Hi yoce30,I'm sorry to hear about your rough recovery.  Most plastic surgeons will advocate minimizing any pressure to the buttock for 2-3 weeks after surgery.  Various methods of avoiding pressure (like your swim tube) are used to help ease the recovery.  It sounds like you did what you co...

You may be at a very good weight.  Pictures or an exam would be necessary to provide a solid recommendation.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

While a BBL is generally considered a female procedure it is not inherently gender specific. I have performed several BBL's on male patients both gay and straight. It is perhaps one of the most appropriate procedures for male to female trans gender transformation. Probably more appropriate for...

Thank you for your question. There is not cut off age for a BBL, but it is essential to make pre-op lab work and cardiovascular evaluation, they should be in optimal ranges, that allows us to make a safe procedure. It's very important to make a pre-op preparation before the surgery, advising the...

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. You should speak with your surgeon...