Hello, I had a BBL procedure 16 mths ago. I did my research to ensure my surgeon was board certified. My results were horrible. Today, I felt a sensation in my left buttock as if there was wet paper stuck to it. After inspection, I noticed a line of hyperpigmentation in the area and it seems that the fat detached from the skin and relocated under the gluteal fold region. I have discomfort when I sit. So, WHAT ARE MY HEALTH RISKS? a clot? embolism? or just deformity?
Answer: Unpredictable take (retention) of fat grafts Without seeing your preoperative photos, I would say that you have average good result after BBL. Unfortunately, one of the greatest mysteries of fat grafting is their unpredictable take (survival). Although we tell our patients that, generally speaking, between 50-60% of injected fat volume is going to survive within next 8-12 months, it is still unpredictable where and how much of fat is goint to be lost. Despite the fact that we inject the same amount of the fat in, lets stay, both butts, it may survive differently in each side and different areas. For that reason small asymmetries and uneveness may be seen as in your case. Consultation with your surgeon would give you an oportunity to discuss your options to correct current result. Good luck.
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Answer: Unpredictable take (retention) of fat grafts Without seeing your preoperative photos, I would say that you have average good result after BBL. Unfortunately, one of the greatest mysteries of fat grafting is their unpredictable take (survival). Although we tell our patients that, generally speaking, between 50-60% of injected fat volume is going to survive within next 8-12 months, it is still unpredictable where and how much of fat is goint to be lost. Despite the fact that we inject the same amount of the fat in, lets stay, both butts, it may survive differently in each side and different areas. For that reason small asymmetries and uneveness may be seen as in your case. Consultation with your surgeon would give you an oportunity to discuss your options to correct current result. Good luck.
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February 15, 2023
Answer: Fat detachment Dear CoachMJ25,
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February 15, 2023
Answer: Fat detachment Dear CoachMJ25,
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Answer: Fat detachment/separation 16 months post-op: Am I at risk of a blood clot? Posted photos good. After this long in time postop the risks for emboli no higher than the general population. The results need to be improved...by round 2 lipo/redo BBL under ultrasound guided removal in areas and re injections in other areas with my specialized taping methods. Fee $6,000. Best to virtual consult with...Also was your initial surgeon American boarded PS? Or a surgeon in a clinic?
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Answer: Fat detachment/separation 16 months post-op: Am I at risk of a blood clot? Posted photos good. After this long in time postop the risks for emboli no higher than the general population. The results need to be improved...by round 2 lipo/redo BBL under ultrasound guided removal in areas and re injections in other areas with my specialized taping methods. Fee $6,000. Best to virtual consult with...Also was your initial surgeon American boarded PS? Or a surgeon in a clinic?
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February 14, 2023
Answer: BBL issues Dear MJ,
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February 14, 2023
Answer: BBL issues Dear MJ,
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February 15, 2023
Answer: BBL results To make an assessment on the outcome of a cosmetic surgical procedure we generally need to see proper before and after pictures. If you don’t have before and after pictures and ask your surgeon to forward the ones they took.
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February 15, 2023
Answer: BBL results To make an assessment on the outcome of a cosmetic surgical procedure we generally need to see proper before and after pictures. If you don’t have before and after pictures and ask your surgeon to forward the ones they took.
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