Is my butt smaller after BBL? I'm 3 months post op. (photos)

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I had a BBL 3 months ago, but I am very unhappy about the results. I gained 20 pounds for the surgery, but it looks like my doc did not remove any of the fat that we discussed. He did Lipo on the side of my butt, which I did not agree on. I feel like my butt looks smaller now than before. I am so unhappy and depressed about this. What should I do?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would ask how much fat was transferred per buttock.  This will give you an idea.  Comparing before and after pictures can be helpful as well. Discuss your disappointment with the surgeon who performed your BBL and see what type of revision he or she suggests.The results immediately following surgery will be the largest due to swelling and lack of fat resorption.  The buttock will continue to decrease in size for the first few weeks.  At about 6 weeks the results are permanent.  What you see is what you get.  If you want a revision to go larger, find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of these a year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

I would recommend you follow up with your doctor and express your concerns with him or her. They should be able to guide you through this process if they have a large experience in Brazilian butt lift.Best Regards Dr Gartner

Reza Rod, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. If you gained 20 pounds for the surgery, losing the weight after the surgery will affect your results. Have you lost weight?
It looks to me like you got a great result. Keep in mind that fat cells expand and contract with weight gain and loss. It is expected that the fat cells in their new "home" respond the same way.
Good luck!

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!Thanks for the question and provided information as well.Certainly, based on your photos it looks smaller. But i recommend you to wait a little longer to see the final results; even i think you didn't get a good liposuction and BBL.Try to get in touch with your plastic surgeon to talk about what happen.Good luck :)

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You are best to review things with your surgeon. Did you lose weight after surgery as well?  This could contribute to the lack of results that you perceive.

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