Any idea what would cause severe back pain after BBL and lipo? Had surgery 2 yrs ago

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Excruciating back pain since. Help! I've tried trigger point injections, PT, massage, an athletic therapist. Nothing is helping. MRI didn't show anything specific. I just need ideas of what else it could be. This is destroying my life. Worked out daily before surgery and can barely function after, and since, surgery. The pain radiates from my back throughout my pelvic area with burning sensations in lower back. My Dr didn't know what could be causing it. Not sure where else to go.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @sherilynne5, thank you for your question. it's unusual for a BBL and lipo to be the direct source of back pain, especially this long after the surgery. Most typically, any back discomfort associated with a this procedure would arise shortly after the procedure and be related to altered posture due to the healing process.  You might consider consulting a neurologist or an orthopedic specialist who can provide a thorough evaluation and explore other potential causes of your pain. Keep in mind that correlation doesn't imply causation.  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).

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sherilynne5,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

It is impossible to say what caused the new onset back pain post BBL procedure.
Have you tried either Neurontin or Lyrica?  These are controlled medications (non-narcotic though) which many times alleviate the pain and sometimes "resets" the nerve (like a circuit breaker) and after 2 weeks of usage, the pain resolves.
Best wishes,
Dr. Taranow

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

There is no known correlation between having liposuction, fat, transfer and developing lower back pain. Considering that lower back pain is one of the most common ailments we face it is most likely coincidental that you also had a BBL procedure.
It’s unlikely you going to get useful advice, asking plastic surgeons about back pain.
Some peoples back pain can be treated while others have limited response to intervention. 
Back pain is so common and so difficult to treat an entire faux medical industry called chiropractic has developed because of it.
 Hopefully your back pain issues will get better soon.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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