Hard small lump deep in left buttock after BBL 4 years ago - should I be worried?

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I had a Bbl 4 years ago. About 2 yrs ago, I noticed a small hard lump in left check deep inside my muscle. Not attaching photos because you can’t see it only feel it. Recently went to my primary Dr and he said not to worry it was probably fibrosis but if I want go for ultrasound. I went for ultrasound anyway and waiting results. I saw a small 2m black circle in the screen and I’m nervous it is cancer. She said it looked like fluid.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear gonzalm007,
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 or ask for a second opinion. Only after a 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

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

And ultrasound is going to give a very non-specific result. It can usually differentiate solids versus liquids and tissues that have different density.

With a history of a BBL this almost certainly represents fat necrosis with the scar tissue that it creates.

It can also be an oil cyst also from fat necrosis.

Both of those come from surgical technique when too much fat is injected into a single small space.

All fat transfer procedures create a fat necrosis but if the fat particles are diffusely spread out they are small enough to not become symptomatic.

I suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon who did your BBL procedure.  That person would be more appropriate to review your concerns then your primary care Doctor Who didn’t do your BBL.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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