Pain 6 months post op - is this normal? (Photo)

Hello Dear @Passionate315742, thank you for your question. Depending on the surgical technique and approach, there may be some causes of inflammation for a period of time. The early stages of recovery usually happen between the first and second months following surgery, while a full recovery can take up to eight months. The more technology used, the more quickly the tissues recover however is important the expertise of the surgeon the using this technology. Best wishes! Alana Gonzalez MD, FACS

Typically all the soreness goes slowly away over 1 year. I think it sounds like things are slowly improving and you are exercising so as long as things are gradually improving you'll be ok. Firm surfaces doesn't surprise me but in my experience it depends on the volume added during the BBL. Best Wishes!!

Dear Passionate315742,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Pain after BBL is multifactorial. Can you please include a photo and more thorough description of the location of the pain and description for a more accurate recommendation.

Cosmetic surgical procedures can have unexpected outcomes including persistent discomfort or tenderness with certain activities.

There probably isn’t much to do about this at this point. Typically things get better with time and patience eventually get used to the changes in their body and adjust accordingly.

One potential explanation is areas of fat necrosis causing prolonged inflammation.

If you can’t feel it any hard lumps then an MRI could help detect any large area of MRI but the test is unlikely to lead to any changes in management or ways of improving your discomfort.

Obviously following up with your plastic surgeon it’s a good idea. Depending on how severe the pain is you could seek a consultation with a chronic pain specialist though at six months it may be a bit early for that.

Good luck,

Mats Hagstrom MD