When will my butt look normal after a BBL? I'm 6 days post op.

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I know it's far too soon to see final results. I'm very happy w/ my waist, but my butt is HUGE. It's so high, wide, & large that it looks like I gained a lot of weight :( Will it "drop" some or lose volume in the next weeks? I can't even hide under long sweaters because that only draws more attention to it. My friends and family commented about weight gain. I'm scared that this will be what I'm left with

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You are early in the healing phase you have to give it some time to settle,this can take up to 6 weeks for it loose some volume and you will see results in about 3 months,consult with your PS to discuss your concerns.

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Healing after liposuction and brazilian butt lift is usually pretty straight forward.  There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The later phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens.  It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. With Brazilian butt lift we transfer fat from one area of the body to the other.  These fat cells are transferred in microinjections throughout multiple planes in the buttock tissue so that they can gain new blood supply and live in their new home, providing increased volume and shape to the buttocks.  Around 70% of fat that is grafted is typically expected to survive long term. We also put a little extra to account for loss of fat post operative, which is reabsorbed gradually by the body.

Oliver Chang, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Too early to judge on the final result. You are still at the healing stage. The area in your lower back will be still bruised and swollen and this will take 8-12 weeks to settle. Wear your garment and keep your follow up with your surgeon.
You have to give your body at least 12 weeks to start seeing results and final results can take 3-6 months depending the way your body heals.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
  
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
  You are on the early phase of healing process, at this stage it is completely normal to be swollen and have inflammation for few weeks, you will see an improvement in 8-10 weeks. Good luck.-

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The buttocks are often maximally swollen for the first3-6 weeks and then can take several more months to subside completely.

When will my butt look normal after a BBL? I'm 6 days post op.

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