BBL surgery in Hattiesburg, MS or nearest city. Will I have the option for local anesthesia? How long is the procedure?

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I'm a 27 yr old african American woman who's 5'3 and 140lbs.. I carry a large amount of weight in my midsection.. I don't have a but whatsoever lol.. but I have a few questions and concerns about the brazillian buttlift surgery.. 1. Will I have the option for local anesthesia? 2. How long is the procedure and healing process? 3. Will I be able to do daily workouts and not lose weight in buttock area?

Paul W. Papillion, MD · Answer

Hello,1. I do not offer local anesthesia for this procedure...I do not know anyone that does. 2. The procedure take about 3-4 hours. During the first week, you are usually sore in the liposuctioned and gluteal areas... I do not allow you to sit or lay directly on your buttock region during this first week. You are able to sit up with a pillow under your legs...just not with pressure on your gluteal region. Over the course of the next couple of weeks, swelling continues to decrease and your soreness fades. You will not see the final result for at least 3-6 months. 3.The weight in your buttocks will depend on your overall weight. If you workout routinely and maintain your baseline weight...you should keep the fat content and thus size of your gluteal region the same. If you lose weight, you will lose weight in your gluteal region as well as the rest of your body. ...if you gain weight...you will also gain it in your gluteal region. I hope this helps.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I use general anesthesia.  My average time is 2.5 hours.  Find
 a BBL expert who
 performs hundreds of BBLs each year and has great reviews and great 
before and after pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Jonathan Weiler, MD · Answer

Some great questions...typically local anesthesia is not used due to the amount or area liposuctioned, it would be very difficult to anesthetize that amount of body surface area..the procedure is anywhere from 2-3 hours and healing time is relatively quick, I tell patients 7 days..results take longer, I tell patients final results take 6 months and yes you will be able to work out and not lose weight in the buttocks, in fact I encourage lunges and squats post-op at 4 weeks. Good luck in your search and I would be happy to consult with you.

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