Feeling fat after a BBL, what can I do? (Photos)

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Hi. I am 10 days post op from a bbl with 1500cc put in each cheek. I had lipo of the abdomen flanks upper and lower back as well. I feel fatter now in leggings then I did before. I look very wide compared to before surgery. How can I make this go away?

Alexander Aslani, MD · Answer

What you experience is totally normal.After BBL, there is a lot of swelling and inflammation, and you will also have a lot of water retention.The positioning will make your tummy bloat, but all these are things that go with time.Relax-your body is doing a lot of work now and the increased and temporary water retention is just a part of it.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You are very early in the recovery phase, and likely very swollen. You have to give it time to settle down first. A good majority of the swelling will subside in the first 6-8 weeks.

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