Hello I had a Bbl done in 2015, in the Dominican Republic. I have lost some volume in the centre of my buttocks over times. I’m now experiencing burning pain in my buttocks, bilaterally, usually at night but sometimes in the day time too. I shift position off my butt to my hips but still feel a burn. I also had fat transfer to hips but feel no burning. I have no other symptoms. Skin is cool to touch. Intact. No lumps or blisters. Can anyone please advise? Thanks
August 12, 2019
Answer: Burning feeling Dear Sugarhips, I understand your concern. The most common complication after fat transfer is fat necrosis. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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August 12, 2019
Answer: Burning feeling Dear Sugarhips, I understand your concern. The most common complication after fat transfer is fat necrosis. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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August 12, 2019
Answer: The importance of aftercare patients do not appreciate the importance of aftercare or the complications actually do happen from surgery. Generally we would encourage you to follow up with your provider and I suppose most of us still would. I suggest you talk to your primary care doctor and have him or her help you out. As was stated previously and I'm all right work up it's a good place to start. After that consider consulting either with the pain management doctor or a neurologist. Gluteal pain often comes from pathology to lower back. Without a thorough history it's hard to know if this is even related to your surgery. For example did you have pain ever since the surgery or are you just having pain now? You can try consulting with local board-certified plastic surgeons but you will probably not get satisfactory treatment. Each one of us takes care of our own patients with each and all of their issues. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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August 12, 2019
Answer: The importance of aftercare patients do not appreciate the importance of aftercare or the complications actually do happen from surgery. Generally we would encourage you to follow up with your provider and I suppose most of us still would. I suggest you talk to your primary care doctor and have him or her help you out. As was stated previously and I'm all right work up it's a good place to start. After that consider consulting either with the pain management doctor or a neurologist. Gluteal pain often comes from pathology to lower back. Without a thorough history it's hard to know if this is even related to your surgery. For example did you have pain ever since the surgery or are you just having pain now? You can try consulting with local board-certified plastic surgeons but you will probably not get satisfactory treatment. Each one of us takes care of our own patients with each and all of their issues. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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