3 years post bbl and area is hardening and painful. Can this be fixed? What can be done?

Dear RaeeeLee,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a 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

You are in good company with many others who had high hopes for BBL but instead received disappointing results (lumpiness, fatty necrotic oil cysts, unevenness, lack of projection in the central and/or lower buttock, post-deflation sagging, etc.) as most of the fat melts away. It is not quite as much the quality of the doctor nor liposuction technique but rather the quality of the procedure that is a large part of the problem. Thus, going back for round 2 BBL most often produces the same disappointing results but at another financial loss. Buttock implants provide a more reliable, predictable, relatively safe, and permanent result and fix to many of these problems. Please keep in mind that an extremely few number of board-certified plastic surgeons specialize in buttock implants so be sure to consult with one that is reputable and experienced. Unfortunately you may have to travel long and far away from home to find this particular surgeon. Glad to help.

It’s not possible to give you an assessment based on your post. I suggest you follow up with the surgeon who did your procedure. Here she is responsible for your postoperative care.
Do you need to be examined and evaluated at which time they can discuss your outcome and talk about possible treatment options.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD