How long does swelling last after bbl, TT, & lipo?

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My surgery was 12/12/2014 it is now 2/28/2015, I'm trying to determine if this is the smallest I will be or if I still have swelling to lose. My butt looks like it went down a lot & nowhere near as big as it was before which is a bad thing. My waist and stomach seems to be fluctuating or something.. It looked smaller before now seems wider or something. Will not wearing my faja daily effect this? IS this my final result or do I have more weeks before all swelling is gone?

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

With Brazilian butt lift we transfer fat from one area of the body to the other.  These fat cells are transferred in microinjections throughout multiple planes in the buttock tissue so that they can gain new blood supply and live in their new home, providing increased volume and shape to the buttocks.

Postoperatively, no specific position is indicated and we do not have any sitting restrictions.  The pressure caused by sitting is not sufficient to affect viability of the fat cells and so the postsurgical position depends basically on comfort and any other operations that have been performed.

Patients use girdles for 6 weeks and start therapeutic lymphatic drainage and ultrasound massages in the liposuctioned areas, which continue daily for a total of 10 sessions.  Patients can return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 4 weeks after surgery.  We usually experience a slow steady improvement for 3 months or so after surgery.

That said, you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thank you for the question and provided information as well.
The healing process could be from 6 months to a year, depending on the patient. The inflammation and bruising could last months. If you have any concerns,  suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon.
Be patient, it is too soon to determine your final result.
Good luck :)

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

Long term results for the BBL are usually evident after 2-3 months as the swelling subsides. Usually 30% will be lost over time.

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Final results will not start to show for 4-6 months,  be patient.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

Henry Mentz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question. You will experience bruising and swelling 2-3 weeks following the BBL procedure. You will feel sore for 10-20 days following the tummy tuck surgery. You should start to see the final results 4-6 months after surgery. 1. Begin with a board certified
plastic surgeon and visit several offices
2. Seek a surgeon who does at least 100 of these procedures per year
3. Internet discussions do not replace the advice of your physician

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