I had a BBL done a year ago. I noticed a mass on the left glute/hip area while massaging. My post op therapist told me it was normal and it would go away but its been a year and it hasn't. In fact, it's grown a little and it has progressively become more painful. I went to a doctor and got an ultrasound, it's a 4cm mass that's applying pressure on my sciatic nerve. I'm shure I didn't have this pre op. Is this a normal side effect of a BBL? could it be a tumor?
Answer: Painful mass in hip/glute 1 year after BBL - Is this a normal side effect? Hello @Adriannaebm, thank you for your question. It is possible that the mass you are feeling on your left glute/hip area could be a side effect of your BBL procedure. Specifically, it may be fat necrosis caused by surgical technique, which can lead to lumps or nodules in the area. Fat necrosis is when fatty tissue dies and causes inflammation in the surrounding area. This can cause pain and discomfort during movement, as well as a tender sensation upon palpation. The 4cm mass you found on an ultrasound has likely been exacerbated by pressure from your sciatic nerve, resulting in more intense symptoms than would have occurred organically through necrosis alone. It's important to discuss the findings with your doctor - Depending on size and location of this mass, there is potential for surgical removal depending on individual needs and risk factors associated with operating near sensitive. A consultation is vital to establishing a surgical plan that meets your needs, meets your expectations, and takes into account what is possible. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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Answer: Painful mass in hip/glute 1 year after BBL - Is this a normal side effect? Hello @Adriannaebm, thank you for your question. It is possible that the mass you are feeling on your left glute/hip area could be a side effect of your BBL procedure. Specifically, it may be fat necrosis caused by surgical technique, which can lead to lumps or nodules in the area. Fat necrosis is when fatty tissue dies and causes inflammation in the surrounding area. This can cause pain and discomfort during movement, as well as a tender sensation upon palpation. The 4cm mass you found on an ultrasound has likely been exacerbated by pressure from your sciatic nerve, resulting in more intense symptoms than would have occurred organically through necrosis alone. It's important to discuss the findings with your doctor - Depending on size and location of this mass, there is potential for surgical removal depending on individual needs and risk factors associated with operating near sensitive. A consultation is vital to establishing a surgical plan that meets your needs, meets your expectations, and takes into account what is possible. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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Answer: Painful mass in hip/glute Dear Adriannaebm,
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Answer: Painful mass in hip/glute 1 year after BBL - Is this a normal side effect? No posted photos or scan pics? Is the mass cystic like a seroma or solid mass? Only in operative ultrasound with either excisional removal, drainage or both with adding micro/nano fat grafts to help heal is indicated. Fees from $6,000+. Best to virtual consult with....
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March 19, 2023
Answer: Painful mass in hip/glute 1 year after BBL - Is this a normal side effect? No posted photos or scan pics? Is the mass cystic like a seroma or solid mass? Only in operative ultrasound with either excisional removal, drainage or both with adding micro/nano fat grafts to help heal is indicated. Fees from $6,000+. Best to virtual consult with....
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March 20, 2023
Answer: Tender mass after fat transfer Most likely, this represents a fat necrosis from poor surgical technique injecting too much fat in a single area. Fat grafting needs to be done using techniques that stratified grafted fat with sufficient live vascular post tissue to not allow large accumulations of necrotic fat to accumulate. When large amounts of fat are injected into single area large areas of fat necrosis occur, and this usually presents the way you describe your symptoms. this is not typical when the procedure is done correctly. It is an indication of poor surgical technique.
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March 20, 2023
Answer: Tender mass after fat transfer Most likely, this represents a fat necrosis from poor surgical technique injecting too much fat in a single area. Fat grafting needs to be done using techniques that stratified grafted fat with sufficient live vascular post tissue to not allow large accumulations of necrotic fat to accumulate. When large amounts of fat are injected into single area large areas of fat necrosis occur, and this usually presents the way you describe your symptoms. this is not typical when the procedure is done correctly. It is an indication of poor surgical technique.
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