Why is my butt shrinking so fast after BBL? 10 days post-op. (Photos)

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I am 11 days post op after lipo and bbl. Immediately after surgery the results were amazing. But at around Day 7 my butt started to shrink. Seems like each morning it's shrunk more and more. I knew that it would get smaller after swelling and after healing but it's the same size it was before surgery just a little rounder. Why would this happen? I do have hypothyroidism. Could that be a reason why the fat didn't take? I'm so disappointed I'm literally in tears.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The results immediately following surgery will be the largest due to swelling and lack of fat resorption.  This will be dependent to some extent on surgical technique and the result the surgeon typically generates. After the initial resorption phase, the fat obtains its blood supply and is living tissue. In my experience, the volume of the buttocks that is present at 4 to 6 weeks is the volume that stays. About 50% of the fat injected obtains permanence. The fat transfer produces long-lasting results if your weight remains stable.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You are likely seeing swelling subsiding and this will cause changes mainly over the nest 6-8 weeks. Good luck.

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

Too early to judge on the final result. You are still at the healing stage. The area in your lower back will be still bruised and swollen and this will take 8-12 weeks to settle. Wear your garment and keep your follow up with your surgeon.You have to give your body at least 12 weeks to start seeing results and final results can take 3-6 months depending the way your body heals

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