I had BBL done 3 months ago. My surgeon removed 700cc from back, flanks, lower abdomen and above buttocks area. He informed me that I didn't have a lot to work with but I would see a difference in my butt (though slight) and would see a change in my abdomen specifically. Now 3 months Later I see no change in shape. The lipo sites still feel swollen/ I feel chubby. Do I need more time for recovery? What could possible cause final results to take longer, or could something have gone wrong?
August 26, 2017
Answer: No change from lipo after 3 months. 700cc fat removed. 700cc of lipoaspirate removed from 3+ areas of the body is a very low amount to be removed. This means that the amount injected into your buttocks was very low volume. It does not surprise me that you are not seeing much of a difference. It would help us to see before/after photos so that we can give you true specific advice as you may just be VERY thin.
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August 26, 2017
Answer: No change from lipo after 3 months. 700cc fat removed. 700cc of lipoaspirate removed from 3+ areas of the body is a very low amount to be removed. This means that the amount injected into your buttocks was very low volume. It does not surprise me that you are not seeing much of a difference. It would help us to see before/after photos so that we can give you true specific advice as you may just be VERY thin.
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August 26, 2017
Answer: Realistic Brazilian Butt Lift Expectations Before and after photos would help with assessment. Liposuction results can take 6 months or more to finalize. 700 cc is not a large liposuction volume, especially spread out amongst several areas. Wouldn't expect a significant change in appearance with that volume.700 cc is not a large volume for BBL. 350 cc per butt cheek is not going to affect a significant increase in buttocks volume. Remember anywhere from 30-50 percent of the fat will not survive the fat transfer and recovery process. In my practice, if a minimum of 500 cc of fat can't be transferred to each side, I will not do the BBL procedure unless the patient has realistic expectations. Perhaps the only thing that went "wrong" is a mismanagement of expectations.
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August 26, 2017
Answer: Realistic Brazilian Butt Lift Expectations Before and after photos would help with assessment. Liposuction results can take 6 months or more to finalize. 700 cc is not a large liposuction volume, especially spread out amongst several areas. Wouldn't expect a significant change in appearance with that volume.700 cc is not a large volume for BBL. 350 cc per butt cheek is not going to affect a significant increase in buttocks volume. Remember anywhere from 30-50 percent of the fat will not survive the fat transfer and recovery process. In my practice, if a minimum of 500 cc of fat can't be transferred to each side, I will not do the BBL procedure unless the patient has realistic expectations. Perhaps the only thing that went "wrong" is a mismanagement of expectations.
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