My sides are lumpy and cellulite-looking after BBL. Any suggestions?

Question

My sides are really lumpy and cellulite-looking after BBL. I am 9 days post op so I know it's really early. Will this go away? Is there anything I can do to help diminish this other than the massages, which I am already getting? See photos.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Each surgeon has their own post operative protocol and guidelines to follow after surgery. I stress the importance to patients to massage the liposuctioned areas to ensure smooth results. Please address this with your surgeon. Regards,

Ramiro Morales, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and pictures.  It is way too early to determine final results.  However, I do have all my BBL patients self massage their fat harvest areas as soon as they can tolerate it to speed up the healing process and usually take care of these swelling irregularities.

Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS · Answer

If you're already getting lymphatic drainage massages, unfortunately there isn't much else that you can do. The lumps and bumps that you feel are pieces of scar tissue that your body formed from the procedure. The feeling in your skin and the lumpiness should all return to normal after you've healed for a bit longer.Thank you for your question and for sharing your pictures!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Since you are only about 9 days post-op it is too early to tell. It may be related to swelling.  If concerned, speak with your surgeon.

James E. Hardy, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for the question and photos. You are correct that you are very early out from your procedure. As your body heals it will feel lumpy in the areas of liposuction. This should smooth out over ~ 16 weeks. In the mean time make sure that you follow your doctor'post op instructions. Best of Luck - Dr Hardy...

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

It is always best to ask your PS when you have concerns with results. From looking at your photos, I will say everything looks normal for early in the healing process. Lumps and bumps are common and do get better with time. I recommend that my patients start professional lymphatic massages starting at week 2 after surgery (just in the liposuction areas not the areas of fat transfer), 1-2 per week for 4-6 weeks. You can also look into Endermologie. If you don't intervene early this can become permanent so don't wait longer than 3 months.

Kelly Killeen, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very common to have some irregular areas in the early post-op period.  Typically as the swelling goes down, these areas improve.  Give it a few months for things to smooth out.  In addition to the lymphatic massages it sounds like you are getting, you can consider radiofrequency treatments as well.  You look like you are going to have a nice result!

My sides are lumpy and cellulite-looking after BBL. Any suggestions?

Answers (7)

More Brazilian Butt Lift Questions

During a BBL, how can a fat embolism be prevented?

Between a Tummy tuck or BBL, which surgery has more risk?

Can I get medical clearance from anywhere other than my primary care?

Dr Duran (BBL and Breast Lift)

How long after having a BBL can you travel on long flights?

When the fat is transferred on the top part of your butt for a BBL, does the fat slowly travel around the buttocks to shape it?

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS