Is Gainning Weight After a BBL Normal?

Question

Preup I was 208 right before my surgery, 14 days later after I had my brazilian butt lift I gained 14 pounds! How is that possible I mean how can I retain 14 pounds worth of fluids? I didnt even eat a lot only 3 times a day and they were fruits and small portions. I also have hypothyroid but that shouldnt have caused me to gain 14 pounds in 14 days. I feel so bad is this normal??

Salvador Pantoja, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, Its important to remember that The Brazilian Butt Lift is not a procedure for loosing weight, the fat that is taken out of your body is only relocated to other areas, such as your buttocks. This means that you may be around the same weight after your Brazilian Butt Lift, since all that fat is still inside your body, only in different areas.
	Also you need to consider the swelling and water weight after surgery, so yes it is possible to be a little around the same weight after a BBL as the weeks go by you will notice the swelling going down, as well as the weight.
	The important matter is how happy you are with your final results.
	Good Luck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Swelling can be substantial after a larger volume liposuction and fat transfer. 

	 

	 

	 

	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
I suggest my patients to try the lymphatic massages and to use a full body compression garment, 24/7 for the first 3 months, and after that, for 12 hours a day for 3 more months, to get the best results.
It is important for the compression garment to be very tight, for it to help with the swelling, after surgery. Please, follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Is Gainning Weight After a BBL Normal?

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