My surgeon despite my wishes gave me a huge booty and hips. I am a little over a month post op. What can I do asap to have my body reabsorb more fat and have the volume on my butt and hips go down? I figured exercise would help but my surgeon told me to wait 3 months because the surgery ass very invasive. I understand I am still very swollen but maybe I can do something in the early stages to assist with fat reabsorption. Please help, thanks!
Answer: One month post op BBL, how can I make my body reabsorb more fat cells? Thank you for your pictures and questions. At this point, there is really nothing you can do to purposely remove the grafted fat. I suppose that not following post-op instructions (limited sitting, etc.) could potentially decrease the amount of graft take. However, at only one month from surgery, you are going to have a significant decrease in size with normal graft loss and decrease of swelling and edema. I would advise you just give it some more time and discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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Answer: One month post op BBL, how can I make my body reabsorb more fat cells? Thank you for your pictures and questions. At this point, there is really nothing you can do to purposely remove the grafted fat. I suppose that not following post-op instructions (limited sitting, etc.) could potentially decrease the amount of graft take. However, at only one month from surgery, you are going to have a significant decrease in size with normal graft loss and decrease of swelling and edema. I would advise you just give it some more time and discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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March 8, 2019
Answer: One month post op BBL, how can I make my body reabsorb more fat cells? (photo) The results immediately following surgery will be the largest due to swelling and lack of fat resorption. The buttocks will continue to decrease in size for the first few weeks. I have observed that between 4 and 6 weeks the buttocks tend to stabilize in volume. Usually by 3 months, the swelling is minimal and totally resolved by 6 months. A larger butt than desired after a BBL can be liposuctioned to improve contours by an expert in the field. This needs to be done very carefully to avoid skin sagging. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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March 8, 2019
Answer: One month post op BBL, how can I make my body reabsorb more fat cells? (photo) The results immediately following surgery will be the largest due to swelling and lack of fat resorption. The buttocks will continue to decrease in size for the first few weeks. I have observed that between 4 and 6 weeks the buttocks tend to stabilize in volume. Usually by 3 months, the swelling is minimal and totally resolved by 6 months. A larger butt than desired after a BBL can be liposuctioned to improve contours by an expert in the field. This needs to be done very carefully to avoid skin sagging. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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March 7, 2019
Answer: One month post op BBL, how can I make my body reabsorb more fat cells? Thanks for your question. You are still healing and have swelling. After surgery there is a predictable swelling process that mostly resolves over two to three months, when the final result really settles in. You could also do some exercises to help tone the butt and also some cardio exercise.
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March 7, 2019
Answer: One month post op BBL, how can I make my body reabsorb more fat cells? Thanks for your question. You are still healing and have swelling. After surgery there is a predictable swelling process that mostly resolves over two to three months, when the final result really settles in. You could also do some exercises to help tone the butt and also some cardio exercise.
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Answer: One month post op BBL, how can I make my body reabsorb more fat cells? (photo) Hello dear!!
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March 14, 2019
Answer: One month post op BBL, how can I make my body reabsorb more fat cells? (photo) At this very early postoperative stage I recommend waiting for more healing time, about 3 months total. But during this phase if you desire resorption I would be sitting on my buttock, having lymphatic massages to hips & buttock. After few months low diluted dosing of KyBella to help with resorption might work. Otherwise only doing superficial lipo of area with possible reshaping fat transfer is indicated.
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March 14, 2019
Answer: One month post op BBL, how can I make my body reabsorb more fat cells? (photo) At this very early postoperative stage I recommend waiting for more healing time, about 3 months total. But during this phase if you desire resorption I would be sitting on my buttock, having lymphatic massages to hips & buttock. After few months low diluted dosing of KyBella to help with resorption might work. Otherwise only doing superficial lipo of area with possible reshaping fat transfer is indicated.
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