6 weeks post-op. My butt went from round and perky to flat and droopy. Can this be fixed? (photo)

Hi andwelcome to our forum!Congratulationson your recent procedure...The procedure of BBL is an"insult" to the soft tissues, resulting in swelling which willinitially totally obscure the operative result. Thepurpose of a compression garment is to prevent bleeding and to controlswelling. We usually recommend its use for the first 4-6 weeks after theprocedure. 60-80%of the swelling should subside within the first 6 weeks, with the remainderslowly subsiding over 6-12 months. In addition, the skin envelope will readjust to accommodate the additional volume over a number of months.It is a bit early to consider revision as the final result is not yet apparent.Continuefollowup care with your plastic surgeon. We usually recommend waiting 6 months before considering revisional surgery to allow subsidence of swelling and the hypervascularity of healing. 15% of cosmetic surgeries require a secondary touchup.Best wishes...

Dear ccoulter0006,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a BBL surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Wait at least six months for round two as the resolution of swelling over the liposuctioned areas may take that period of time. The revision implies that there is less fat than the first time, and scar tissue will make the surgery much more difficult on the surgeon.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA