When fluid settles around the vagina/mons pubis, is it likely to develop fibrosis? How can these areas be compressed?

Hi! thanks for your question. Fluid accumulation around the vagina or mons pubis after a BBL can occur due to swelling or post-surgical fluid retention. While this is common, it generally resolves on its own. However, if fluid isn't properly managed, there is a slight risk of fibrosis (thickening or hardening of tissue), which can lead to uneven contours or lumps.
To reduce fluid buildup and help prevent fibrosis, compression garments are crucial. While standard compression garments focus on the abdomen and buttocks, specialized fajas or foam inserts can help compress the mons pubis and vaginal area without applying too much pressure to the buttocks. Your surgeon can guide you on using compression effectively in these areas.
Be sure to follow up with your surgeon for specific aftercare instructions and to monitor any fluid retention during recovery.

Swelling is just swelling.
It’s usually caused by inflammation of tissues, trying to heal.
It’s normal for swelling to migrate due to gravity.
Swelling has nothing to do with the development of scar tissue.
The condition often called fibrosis is usually a result of removing too much fat, leaving the patient with substantial amounts of scar tissue and insufficient layers of subcutaneous fat to buffer that scar tissue.This is unrelated to swelling.
Swelling has no impact on long-term outcomes and will take care of itself.
Results of this procedure are based on patient candidacy and provider selection. these are the only two variables that really matter.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD