Why do I feel a pinch in a nerve, some numbness running down my leg 1 year after BBL?

Hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question what you describe is not common. It is however common that patients feel lightheaded when they take off full body compression garments.its recommended if you check other if you stay sufficiently hydrated ...

Dear honey74, I instruct my patients not to sit for 2 solid weeks. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time. They can sleep on their stomachs or sides. Walking shouldn't damage your BBl results.  Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of...

This is a great question thank you!Fat grafting can be safely combined with gluteal implant placement either in a single stage or in two separate procedures. Implants are usually placed inside the gluteus major muscle, while fat is safely injected in the subcutaneous tissue, avoiding the risk of...

Follow your plastic surgeon's advice.  Plastic surgeon preferences for compression garments and length of time to wear differ.  I typically ask patients to use adjustable garments with multiple bands so that tension can be adjusted and the areas of liposuction are less likely to get a fluid coll...

Thank you for your question! For my patients, I recommend they stop specific medications such as phentermine, at least 2 weeks prior to, and 3 weeks post surgery. At 6 weeks post op, there are no specific medication restrictions. However, when taking diet supplements, any significant weight g...

Taking Brazilian buttlift to the max is usually liposuctioning 5 liters and transferring 1500cc possibly 1700 cc per buttock.  2000 cc would be pushing it as some of the lipoaspirate is inevitably not used for transfer.  Look at before and after pictures to get an idea.  The results after ini...