18 days post op, will I shrink any further? (photos)

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I wanted wider hips to fill in the straight slanted parts and was hoping for a more noticeable butt that pops out at the top part aka shelf butt, but I’m more natural, which is alright I guess, but I’d definitely wanna go one more round if I even have any fat for that. Do you guys think I’ve shrunk enough or will I continue to lose my butt and hips? I really wish I had more hips, am I being greedy?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

About 60% of fat from the transfer is retained and the results are permanent. The size will change with your weight just as the rest of your body does. In other words, the fat acts like it was naturally there. You can get a good idea of the final result after 6 months.

Eric Wright, MD · Answer

You are still early in the recovery period.  Continue to follow your plastic surgeon's postoperative protocol.  Due to varying amount of fat that will stay, your final results will not be present until you are several more weeks out from your surgery.    Good luck with your ongoing recovery.Dr. Wright

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

About 50% to 70% of the fat survives.   Perhaps this is due to injection technique, harvest technique, amount transferred.  The results immediately following surgery will be the largest due to swelling and lack of fat resorption.  The buttock will continue to decrease in size for the first few weeks.  At about 6 weeks the results are permanent.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. After surgery there is a predictable swelling process that mostly resolves over two months, when the final result really settles in.  Around 70% of fat that is grafted is typically expected to survive long term. We also put a little extra to account for loss of fat post operative, which is reabsorbed gradually by the body.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
After a BBL, only about 70% of the transferred fat cells will survive, so it is normal to see a minor reduction in your buttocks. You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. If you have any concerns, I suggest you to follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

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