I'm two weeks post-op and began to increase my daily activities like cleaning (sometimes require slight squatting), taking stairs in my apt., and walking; all with no sitting, just more daily movement. I tend to favor the right side of my body when doing most things and, I've noticed that my right buttock has reduced in size quite a bit while the left buttock is still full. I'm concerned that I'm doing too much and may have damaged the fat cells. Is this possible?
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The final result of a BBL are dependent upon many factors and for this reason the results are variable. An implant that is placed is for the most part predictable because it will not change in size or shape. Fat injection for a BBL depends upon the patient's body type, as well...
Thank you for your question and photos. I agree with the other posts that you are early in your healing and the volume will change with healing. Unfortunately, the shape that was created will not change. You have too much fat in the upper lateral buttocks which gives a long rectangular shape....
Thanks so much for reaching out. It is true that some of the fat cells transferred in surgery resorb. The national average is about 50% goes away within a year. I think my patients have higher retention rates, because of better patient education sessions. The fat that is transferred has ...
