Abscess in butt cheek 3 months post op BBL (Photo)

Question

2wks ago I developed a hard painful lump in my right butt cheek. I had my BBL done in October with no issues up until now. Went to the emergency room and they said it was cellulitis and an abscess forming and gave me Bactrim and cephalexin. First the lump was hard and you could only feel it but not see it. Almost done w/ antibiotics and it looks worse but feels better, in the center of the lump it's now soft. Is this an abscess is it gonna go away? Should I go back to ER? Doc is in Miami

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Since there has been a change in your post op course, please contact your surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan at this time.

The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You need to be seen in person to be evaluated by your surgeon. You may need an I & D if it does not get better with antibiotics alone.

Abscess in butt cheek 3 months post op BBL (Photo)

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