So Much Pain in my Left Buttock After Fat Transfer! Is This Normal?

Numbness in the legs after fat transfer may indicate an injury to the sciatic nerve. This nerve is located in the deep layers of the buttocks. Injury can occur from direct contact from fat transfer cannulas when fat is transferred during surgery or from pressure due to excess fat deposited in the area of the nerve. Both direct trauma and pressure neuropathy (numbness) can be self-limiting and improve as you heal. But, if your symptoms continue, an MRI could provide images showing the condition of the sciatic nerve and surrounding buttock soft tissue to help determine a cause of the numbness. Thank you for sharing your concerns. Best wishes.