BBL gone wrong? Or did my surgeon lie to me? 1 month post op. (photos)

Thank you for your question,With a Brazilian Butt Lift you can lose up to half of the CCs that were transfered. Also avoiding sitting directly on your buttocks for atleast 2 weeks post-op is critical and as the swelling goes down you will notice more volume loss. It can take up to a 3 months post-op for the fat transferred to settle completely.  You can ask for your plastic surgeons office for your operative reports if you have any doubts and they should be able to help you out. Best Of Luck!

Dhaval Patel 

Plastic Surgeon 

Double Board Certified 

Hoffman Estates, IL 

Oakbrook, IL

Orland Park, IL

Chicago, IL

Thank you for your question. You are likely seeing changes as a result of decreasing swelling.  After surgery there is a predictable swelling process that mostly resolves over two months, when the final result really settles in.  Best is to discuss specifically with the operating surgeon so that he /she can take a look.

Thank you for your question.  No, your surgeon probably did not lie about how much fat they put into your buttocks.  Fat "take" is unpredictable, as more fat can stay in somebody vs. somebody else.  I recommend you continue to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.Best,Dr. Michael EpsteinMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL

Dear alexpenuelas,in most cases 30-40% of transferred fat is lost. 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. If you have any concerns, I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hi, thank you for your question.
When the BBL is made, a part of the placed fat is reabsorbed, approximately between 30 and 40% of fat. Sometimes you can even lose more or integrate almost the whole, it can vary in each patient. My recommendation is that you see your ps to see your evolution and guide you. Good luck.
Dr. Jiménez ToribioPlastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Hello,Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.
During the recovery, the first week a percentage of fat is lost, so it is recommended that the patient should take a healthy protein and fat-rich diet, you should wait 3 to 4 weeks for the total recovery.
I hope this answer will help youMy best wishes for you...