How much fat is reabsorbed at the hips after BBL?

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Hello, I had bbl and I am one week post op today. I love my results but its a little bigger than I want do to swelling and extra fat put in. So, Im wondering how long does it take to lose the swelling and reabsorb fat at both hips and bum? Also, how much fat is usually reabsorbed at the hips and butt? I heard hips reabsorb more. Is it true, please help! :)

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

For most of my patients, I tell them that at 6 weeks there is still a great deal of swelling in the abdomen, sides, and back (or wherever the liposuction was performed);  and they will only look better in 6 months. About 50% of the fat that is transferred lives and becomes a part of you.  This will hold stable as long as there is no weight fluctuation.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos 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 6 months to see your final results, so please be patient. If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Paul C. Dillon, MD · Answer

Hi,
Thank you for your question. One week is still very early to determine the final outcome. Six months is a better mark since swelling will have gone down at that point but not completely. Best of luck!

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