I was slapped on the butt at 3 weeks post-op, could my results be damaged?

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I am 3 weeks and 4 days post op, and yesterday my aunt flew in from out of state to visit. When she arrived to my house I was laying on my stomach on the couch. She immediately noticed and said something about my newly shaped butt (she does not know I had surgery) and came over to me so suddenly and slapped both of my butt cheeks really hard and I was extremely upset! Did she potentially mess up my results by slapping my butt so hard?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question,Many factors can contribute to how many fat cells are preserved. If you are concerned, please consult your plastic surgeon.Regards,

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

As you may imagine, there is no real data on that so it would be hard to intelligently comment.  Trauma of any sort has the potential to damage fat or tissue, but slaps on your buttocks by your aunt should not reduce the long-term viability of your fat.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The pressure caused by a slap is not sufficient to affect viability of the fat cells and so you shouldn't have to worry. If you are very concerned, best is to discuss specifically with the operating surgeon so that he /she can take a look. Good luck!

Sam Jejurikar, MD · Answer

Although it's theoretically possible, it's highly unlikely any real damage was done.Hope this helps! Sam Jejurikar, MD

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear SDbeauty,there is really small chance that one hit caused any major damage. However, if you are concerned you can always consult your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

I was slapped on the butt at 3 weeks post-op, could my results be damaged?

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Answer: Unlikely any damage was done

Answer: Unlikely any damage was done

Answer: Hit after BBL

Answer: Hit after BBL

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I was slapped on the butt at 3 weeks post-op, could my results be damaged?

Answers (5)

Answer: Unlikely any damage was done

Answer: Unlikely any damage was done

Answer: Hit after BBL

Answer: Hit after BBL

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