Bad BBL job 3 years later. How can I fix this? (Photo)

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I got a fat transfer to buttocks 3 years ago. 3 issues that really bother me: 1. one cheek looks great and normal another has a weird lump noticeable through clothing, and look very obvious and deformed to me. 2.I have weird dent right on top of my belly button that never goes away 3. A dented line that goes from my lower left side to my back. How can I fix this?? I’ve researched cool sculpting, lipo cavitation, body sculpting, but now I’m just afraid they’ll leave me worse.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. I think that from the photos you have a reasonable result (without being able to see "before" photos). The "issues" that you have deal with contour deformity and this is the most common problem after a liposuction procedure. These can be difficult to fix and usually require revision liposuction and/or fat grafting. In your case, I would say the margin of success of a revision procedure to make a significant improvement is very slim. The enemy of good is perfect.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear pioneers123,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but based on your photos, you will most likely need a BBL revision surgery in order to achieve better results. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I will tell you that a surgery can be executed perfectly, and healing can be less than perfect due to any number of factors.  I am not sure how fair it would be to comment without preoperative photos.  There are some individuals who have adherent bands to the underlying fascia, which create the appearance present on your abdomen. Lipo and fat grafting would be reasonable solutions to your concerns.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Fat grafts sometimes end with creation of cyst like scars-lumps that are visible and deforming. You will need a liposuction contouring, possibly additional fat grafting to correct that deformity. Small liposuction on the back would correct that asymmetry. Liposuction to release deep scar, possibly fat grafting would correct abdominal dimple. In person evaluation is recommended. Good luck.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Based on your pictures, you are a good candidate for a BBL revision to improve your buttocks, and I think you'll get very good results. In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 30 or less.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

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