Can my bbl asymmetry/blowout be fixed? (photo)

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Hello I had Lipo 360 and a bbl and an etching with a very well known surgeon in Miami. Unfortunately, I suffered a blowout, my doctor says it’s small and can be fixed by removing some fat from the blowout area and placing some type of tape over the area. As well as adding fat to the surrounding areas that lack volume. Can it really be fixed this way also he is okay with doing the revision at 4 months post op I want to stay with my doctor, but I really want more opinions

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

These revision surgeries after a previous BBL can prove challenging.  Without viewing before and after photos or knowing how much fat was injected, it is difficult to provide specific reasons for your results.  Recovery from lipo and BBL is patient dependent. Much of this depends upon the surgeon's technique, the amount of liposuction performed, and the amount of fat transferred. A revision implies that scar tissue will make the surgery much more difficult on the revision surgeon. Recommend that you wait six months before scheduling your revision with the PS who performed your procedures.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is always unpredictable when it comes to survival of fat grafts, volume and shape wise. One has to wait at least 6-8 months, possibly longer, to determine whether additional correction may be needed. In your case I would wait at least few months before correction; this should include both liposuction and fat grafting of areas in question. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  purpf152,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after 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

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hello purp. Yes, a revision must be perform but I recommend you to wait at least 8 to 9 month, this will allow to see the final results of the fat remaining and the disappearance of inflamation.28 year experienceAmerican Society of Plastic SurgeonsPractice in Dom. Rep.

Daniel Zeichner, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!A portion of fatty tissue has herniated through the existing soft tissue, creating a "mound" of localized fatty tissue excess. This phenomenon responds well to small cannula liposuction of the lump. Soft tissue indentation irregularities may respond to lipoinjection but the result may be incomplete. Compression is important in the postoperative period. Several procedures may be required. 15% of cosmetic surgeries require a secondary procedure.Best wishes...

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