Let me start by saying I am a professional in the healthcare field. I was out one evening and was actually shot in a drive by. The bullet entered my left buttock, broke my pelvis, and exited out my right thigh. Due to the tissue and muscle destruction the lower portion of my buttock is extremely flat . I look weird in my clothes and although I am glad to be alive I am self conscious.
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October 6, 2017
Answer: I was wondering if BBL could ever be covered by insurance?
The discoloration, a result of bruising and pigmentation changes, will usually resolve over about a year but there is some variability in healing and resolution of bruising. No reason for concern at 8 days post-op.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Thanks for your question. BBL involves transferring some unwanted fat from your body to the buttocks to enhance and shape your butt. Not all your fat may survive post surgery so whether you need to redo the procedure will depend on your desired goal and how much percentage of your fat gets rea...