Why are my ankles so swollen after a BBL? I have been wearing my compression garment and stocking night and day. Is this normal?

Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion with those photos.  I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results. Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Tanning is not harmful to the fat grafts or the areas of liposuction.  Tanning is overall a poor habit for good skin health and more specifically it can darken the small fat grafting and liposuction incisions.Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD,DDS, FACS

Hello, and thank you for this question. In our practice we have found that patients with many medical conditions that are properly managed and under control can undergo cosmetic procedures safely. We recommend that patients get a medical clearance for any outstanding issues. You can schedule a...

This is a very common question.In my practice, fat has become the gold standard for buttock enhancement surgery. Fat gives very nice results and allows the surgeon to shape individually.Most patients have enough fat for a good outcome,.if you have very little fat to spare, you can gain weight or...

Because buttock augmentation is considered strictly cosmetic, health insurance plans will not pay for the procedure under any circumstance.  Sorry for the bad news. 

Thanks for the question. You should be able to go on vacation by 3-4 weeks after your surgery. But this is valid only with assuming postoperative recovery is uneventful. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.