13 days post op and my butt is too big. How much will my butt shrink after BBL? Can sitting on my butt help to kill the fat?

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I am 13 day’s post op and I know I’m still swollen but my Butt is just entirely too big for me. When I spoke to my doctor I told him I just wanted my butt more filled out since I already have a big butt it just had some flat spots on it. He claims he understood but I feel like he didn’t since my Butt is just huge now. It’s like a boulder on my back it doesn’t even match my thighs and it makes me want to cry. Can sitting on my Butt help to kill the fat? What should I do?Will it go down.I’m so sad

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

About 60% of fat from the transfer is retained and the results are permanent. The size will change with your weight just as the rest of your body does. In other words, the fat acts like it was naturally there. You can get a good idea of the final result after 6 months.

Saul Lahijani, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question!You should not sit on your buttock post BBL as it will cause unwanted shaping abnormalities. Swelling from a BBL can last 4-6 months. Be patient and allow proper healing time. All concerns should be discussed with your surgeon.Good luck!

John Paul Tutela, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for reaching out. The swelling after BBL can be quite significant. It can take 6 to 12 weeks for much of your swelling to resolve. I do not recommend trying to sit on your fat grams in order to kill them this will only lead to a contour abnormalities. At this point just be patient, have trust in the doctor that you’ve chosen and know that down the road anything can be revised. I hope this helps :-)

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thank you for the question and provided information as well.
The healing process could be from 6 months to a year, depending on the patient. Inflammation, swelling and bruising is totally normal and could last months. If you have any concerns, i suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon. Be patient
Good luck :)

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hello
The inflammation process can last up to 6 months, each patient has an individual recovery process. That means you'll see improvement gradually in the meantime. I recommend that if you still have any concerns consult your doctor.
Regards
Dr. Israel Mañon
Certified Plastic Surgeon

13 days post op and my butt is too big. How much will my butt shrink after BBL? Can sitting on my butt help to kill the fat?

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