Is no leaking after a BBL normal?

Many of the patients who undergo BBL and lipo have children after the procedures. I typically recommend that a patient wait at least six months to become pregnant after a BBL.  The procedure forever alters the distribution of fat in a favorable way. The effects of liposuction on the skin are v...

During the first six weeks after a BBL, sitting is to minimized.  If they have to sit, it is critical that every 30 minutes or an hour that patients get up and stand for a few seconds to take the pressure off.   This reduces the chance for fat necrosis.  After 6 weeks the fat has rev...

I have patients take antibiotics (usually Keflex unless they have an allergy) for 24 hours after BBL (and almost all surgeries).  There is no good evidence that antibiotics have any benefit beyond 24 hours after this type of surgery.

Only the plastic surgeon who performs your BBL can answer that question as he/she will know of any complications in wound healing. The first 3 to 4 days tend to be the worst for most BBL patients.  Many of my patients feel well enough to return to work at 1 week, but some patients may need 2 ...

I have my BBL patients avoid sitting for 10 days after surgery except for using the toilet.  This means they are either laying on their belly or their sides or standing during this period of time.  When they go home after surgery they typically lay down on their side in the back...

Congratulations on your recent surgery. It's still early after the procedure, so you still have areas of swelling.  If your hips are swollen, it may make the dense appear more noticeable. It's too early to judge your final result so continue to be patient with the process and follow your s...