3 weeks post op ( I had a BBL) and my stomach looks fat and bloated- is this normal? (photos)

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I had a BBL 3 weeks ago. I was 122 lbs at 5’2 before surgery so I gained about 13 lbs. I weighed 134.5 by surgery day. They removed 4,000 ccs of fat and injected 2,000 ccs into each buttock. So that is about 8 lbs of fat removed. Shouldnt my stomach get super flat and lean? Is 3 weeks too early still? Can you tell if this is fat or just swelling? I love my new hips and butt though.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest you to follow your PS post op advises, it is too early to provide a final opinion.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are still early in your healing. I would recommend seeing your plastic surgeon for an in-person assessment if you are concerned.

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, it s completely normal. You are still very early in the post-op process and it can take up to 4 months for the swelling to go down completely. A tight fitting compression garment with lipo-foam will help control the swelling. Post-op lymphatic drainage massages also help. A you can keep an eye on your salt intake as well.You actually look very good for three weeks! Just be patient and your results will turn out great.Best of look on your recovery,Dr. Miguel Mota

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to 6 months to see your final results. At the stage you are in, swelling and bruising is normal, so i recommend to be patient. If you have any concerns, i suggest you to follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
And remember that it is recommended to use the compression garment 24/7 for the first 3 months, and after that, for 12 hours a day for 3 more months, to avoid that type of swelling and to get the best results.
Good luck :)

Roberto Guerrero, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, 
Thank you so much for sharing your question and pictures. It still early in the recovery process. Final results take up to 6 months. It seems like your surgeon did a very nice job. I suggest you be patient and keep up with your surgeon for details.
Best wishes,
Dr. Roberto Guerrero, MD

3 weeks post op ( I had a BBL) and my stomach looks fat and bloated- is this normal? (photos)

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