I wanted a rounder more cupped cheeky look. I came out looking square and my hip dips returned along with more dimples than I’ve ever had. Should I ask for a revision or go to another doctor. Can it even be fixed to look more like what I want? I’ve also been told after the fact that I may now need a tummy tuck but the PS who performed my BBL does not do tummy tucks. I don’t know what to do.
September 25, 2019
Answer: Not happy with the shape of my butt after BBL. Can it be fixed to look more like what I want? The results of a BBL are variable as ~30-50% of the fat is lost in the first 3-6 months after surgery. The two buttocks and hips also do no "communicate" with each other in the sense that one side may lose 30% and the other 50%, or the distribution of the fat loss may be different leading to a "better" shape on one side than the other. Now that we know so much more about a BBL, this is all disclosed up front. Very few if any PS actually offer "free" revisions for the BBL because this is standard and normal for this procedure. Not every patient will end up with the results of their wish photo even if you start out immediately post op to look very similar. Each patient's body reacts to the fat transfer differently. As far as cellulite, this is genetic and more fat more cellulite. With the BBL fat is transferred to the buttocks leading to an increased risk of more cellulite over time if you are genetically prone to cellulite. If you have loose skin prior to liposuction, you will have even more loose skin after the liposuction as skin contract on average ~8% after liposuction. If you want a flat tight abdomen, you may need a tummy tuck to remove the loose skin. It does appear from your photos that you can get a better result with another surgery as you still appear to have some excess fat that can be harvested to fill in your hip dips again. Just try to stay realistic as multiple surgeries or a different doctor does not necessarily guarantee that you can look like your wish photo.
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September 25, 2019
Answer: Not happy with the shape of my butt after BBL. Can it be fixed to look more like what I want? The results of a BBL are variable as ~30-50% of the fat is lost in the first 3-6 months after surgery. The two buttocks and hips also do no "communicate" with each other in the sense that one side may lose 30% and the other 50%, or the distribution of the fat loss may be different leading to a "better" shape on one side than the other. Now that we know so much more about a BBL, this is all disclosed up front. Very few if any PS actually offer "free" revisions for the BBL because this is standard and normal for this procedure. Not every patient will end up with the results of their wish photo even if you start out immediately post op to look very similar. Each patient's body reacts to the fat transfer differently. As far as cellulite, this is genetic and more fat more cellulite. With the BBL fat is transferred to the buttocks leading to an increased risk of more cellulite over time if you are genetically prone to cellulite. If you have loose skin prior to liposuction, you will have even more loose skin after the liposuction as skin contract on average ~8% after liposuction. If you want a flat tight abdomen, you may need a tummy tuck to remove the loose skin. It does appear from your photos that you can get a better result with another surgery as you still appear to have some excess fat that can be harvested to fill in your hip dips again. Just try to stay realistic as multiple surgeries or a different doctor does not necessarily guarantee that you can look like your wish photo.
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September 23, 2019
Answer: BBL not happy, not enough? Thanks for writing,It is hard to comment based on only one photo. There are no pre-op photos to compare against and no belly photos. Dimpling / cellulite and a firm buttock skin envelope can be a hard thing to correct. Sometimes staged procedures are necessary. You said you Doctor doesn't do tummy tucks. Is he / she a real plastic surgeon? Who operated on you? What was / is their experience? PLASTIC SURGERY IS THE MOST PIRATED SUB-SPECIALTY, be careful who you choose.Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS
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September 23, 2019
Answer: BBL not happy, not enough? Thanks for writing,It is hard to comment based on only one photo. There are no pre-op photos to compare against and no belly photos. Dimpling / cellulite and a firm buttock skin envelope can be a hard thing to correct. Sometimes staged procedures are necessary. You said you Doctor doesn't do tummy tucks. Is he / she a real plastic surgeon? Who operated on you? What was / is their experience? PLASTIC SURGERY IS THE MOST PIRATED SUB-SPECIALTY, be careful who you choose.Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS
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