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?
February 14, 2023
Answer: BBL issues Dear MJ, Sorry you're having issues with your BBL. First, your photos are not great for comparison (pre-op pics with legs together facing away, and then each side picture along with post-op pics the same angles helps us diagnose the issues). The change of sensation is rare, but not unheard of. It may be from an irritated nerve or even a damaged nerve. Sometimes mediations like Neurontin or Lyrica may help. The fat, once placed and healed (after a few weeks) does not generally travel anywhere. There are no medical issues 16 months post-op. The deformity is probably permanent although, I feel you have a nice results.
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February 14, 2023
Answer: BBL issues Dear MJ, Sorry you're having issues with your BBL. First, your photos are not great for comparison (pre-op pics with legs together facing away, and then each side picture along with post-op pics the same angles helps us diagnose the issues). The change of sensation is rare, but not unheard of. It may be from an irritated nerve or even a damaged nerve. Sometimes mediations like Neurontin or Lyrica may help. The fat, once placed and healed (after a few weeks) does not generally travel anywhere. There are no medical issues 16 months post-op. The deformity is probably permanent although, I feel you have a nice results.
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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. None of the symptoms you describe seem consistent with a serious medical problem like a blood clot or embolism. I suggest following up with your provider. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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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. None of the symptoms you describe seem consistent with a serious medical problem like a blood clot or embolism. I suggest following up with your provider. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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