Hips too wide after BBL, made me feel so anxious/depressed about my new pear shaped body. How can I reduce their size?

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I’m in my 5th day after BBL, but already regretting it so much.Is there any chance my hips would go smaller? I was always slim,model type of body ,with no fat on hips, just recently gained some fat on my waist and wanted to opt for the bbl to slimmer my waist and enhance my butt. heard people say that my 1st day post op and 2nd is the closest to the final result. ( I didn’t like it either) I’ll try to sleep on my sides so they would eventually become smaller, and work out later after 4-6 weeks.

Yunus Dogan, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

You have to be patient and trust the process.  For the first few weeks there will be much swelling due to the trauma of the surgery.  It is safe to say that you will not start to see your final results till 3-6 months.  As with most fat grafts up to 40% may be reabsorbed into your body.  By 6 months you could see up to 30% reduction in volume, a combination of fluid, inflammation and reabsorbed fat cells.

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Healing after plastic surgery is a process and the earlier parts are the most challenging.  Emotions are a big part of the process as well. You are still in the early stage of healing. Aftera brazilian butt lift surgery there is a predictable swelling process that mostly resolves over two months, when the final result really settles in.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Eeellx_,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a BBL surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, 
MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hello
For now it is too soon to see how your final result will look like. 
You are still in the healing process, so I recommend to be patient, 
but you look great , follow all directions given by your surgeon and you'll see improvement 
gradually.  If you're still worried don't hesitate to ask your 
doctor. Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Israel Mañon
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello Dear!
Thank you for your question and provided information.

the healing process  that can take 6 months of months or more, depending on the patient. you look fabulous. be patient. I suggest you 
contact your PS if you have any concerns.
Good luck :)

Hips too wide after BBL, made me feel so anxious/depressed about my new pear shaped body. How can I reduce their size?

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