Is it possible for a surgeon to accidentally puncture muscle during BBL if patient is only under local anesthesia?

May 20, 2020
Asked By:baibai615 in San Francisco, CA

I am interested in getting a BBL but am worried about the likelihood of a fat embolism. I have read online that it is nearly impossible for a plastic surgeon to place fat in the muscle (thus raising the likelihood of an embolism) if the procedure is completed while the patient is awake due to the immense amount of pain it would cause if the doctor penetrated the fascia and went into the muscle? Is this true?

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May 23, 2020

Answer: Awake BBL, grafting in the muscle and fat emboli.

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May 23, 2020

Answer: Awake BBL, grafting in the muscle and fat emboli.

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