6 months post op and after a long day I noticed that my butt is sore even if use a BBL pillow. Why is my butt still sore?

Dear Terrific491165,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

It takes the body one full year to heal. It is common for patients to report exactly what you said. Definitely make sure you are going to all your follow up appointments with your PS to ensure all is healing properly.

It is rare to still have soreness 6 months post BBL procedure, but not unheard of. Soreness usually resolves completely within 6-12 months post op. Your surgeon may inject a light steroid in any specific area of pain.
Best wishes.
Dr. T

I have no idea why your bottom is sore after sitting but I could imagine that sitting on a BBL pillow all day would put most of the pressure on the thighs rather than your buttocks and this could cause an unusual pressure distribution. I suggest you follow up with your provider.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Hello,

Thank you for your question. This is Dr. James Fernau from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is not typically normal to have extreme soreness 6 months post-op. It is important to note that the soreness should not be of concern unless it is accompanied by swelling, redness, or drainage which are all indicative of an infection. However, some residual soreness may still be present. Some of the soreness could be due to sitting all day. I recommend walking often, at least 1-4 miles a day. This enhances blood flow to the subcutaneous fat and flexes the gluteus maximus muscle to improve blood flow to the fat. If the soreness is extreme and/or followed by the aforementioned symptoms, I recommend following up with your plastic surgeon for a post-op evaluation.

Best of luck in your healing process.

Sincerely,

Dr. James Fernau