Does fat transfer BBL hurt?

The pain is well managed with oral pain meds, and I would not let this issue deter you.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

Post op pain is subjective issue. I always recommend pain meds for as long as you need.................

Great question!  There are two parts to a BBL.  First liposuction of the back and flanks, the second transferring the fat to the buttocks area.  The liposuction portion, in which I use the VASER is minimally painful, especially compared to the fat transfer.  The fat transfer portion of the procedure tends to b more painful because of the transfer to the muscle part of the procedure, which isn't always done in all cases.  I suggest asking how your surgeon performs the fat transfer part of the BBL and also ask if he or she is using traditional liposuction vs. say Smartlipo or VASER, the later to be less painful types of liposuction.