A bit disappointed with my results. Will a round 2 BBL make a difference? (Photo)

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I’m 2 weeks post op. I believe I only got 450 ccs injected in each cheek which I’m extremely disappointed in because I felt like I had more than enough fat to at least put 800 ccs in each. My goal was to get a bigger bum and hips. I also still feel extremely fat when I bend, I thought I was going to get a flat stomach. I know I’m still early in the recovery process but if I lose any more volume I’m going to be so sad. Will a round 2 make a difference? What else can I do to stop losing volume?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Sometimes patients request a second round if they gain or lose weight or want more liposuction. Having the BBL done a second time is an option as long as the patient has enough fat to be transferred. The percentage of fat survival in the BBL the second time should be about the same as the first. The volume loss occurs over the first 6 weeks or so.  After that period of time the volume remains stable assuming weight is maintained. Wait six months to a year to evaluate results before scheduling a BBL revision.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear trueyoudd,I instruct my patients not to sit for 2 solid weeks. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time. They can sleep on their stomachs or sides. Fat viability depends a lot of surgeon technique. The fat has to be placed back into the buttocks as soon as possible so that it has a greater chance of survival. It has to be placed carefully so that not too much fat is placed in only one area.I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a BBL surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You are an excellent candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) revision. The optimal BBL outcomes are achieved with: 1) use of VASER liposuction to harvest the fat, 2) a closed looped system such as Puregraft to process the fat, and 3) strategic micro-packet transplant technique. These three processes have demonstrated over 95% fat graft take. This means that your results will be stable as long as you maintain your weight. As an official VASER trainer, I am routinely referred unhappy BBL patients. One of the most common reasons for disgruntled BBL patients is that patients are not able to accurately communicate their desired buttocks goals to their surgeons.  A buttocks assessment tool ban be an invaluable tool to communicate to your surgeon the exact buttocks size and shape you are desiring. A Skype or Facetime consultation with a BBL specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
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