2 years post-op BBL plus butt implants, is it normal to feel a burning sensation after sitting for 30 mins?

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I am 30 yr old female I had a bbl plus butt implants done going on two years ago. I did develop an infection in my left one during healing process. Is it normal to feel a burning sensation when sitting for 30 min and to be. So uncomfortable to sleep because I can feel a burn or pressure and it has never went away. I don’t have an infection now but they are just super uncomfortable for me

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear marissalauren7,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went 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

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You may be an excellent candidate for a simultaneous butt implant removal and fat grafting transfer. This procedure is technical and requires advanced tools and expert technique. First, an ultrasound probe must be used to ensure that the transferred fat does not get into the pocket created by the implant once the implant is removed as this will result in the death of all the fat. Second, use of VASER liposuction to harvest the fat will be required since you probably don’t have much fat to begin with since you elected to have a butt implant rather than a BBL the first time go around. Additionally, VASER allows for thinner layer of fat grafting that is required for refilling of the area where the implant was previously positioned. This is because this layer has been thinned out and can only accept liquified fat that is harvested using VASER technology. Fat should also be harvested with 1) a closed looped system to process the fat in order to optimize transfer time and  avoid your fat from becoming contaminated and 2) strategic micro-packet transplant technique that maximizes graft take. These processes have demonstrated over 90% fat graft take. Finally, we must consider whether you will need a skin tightening maneuver such as a lateral thigh and buttock tuck that might be required if you have sagging buttock skin. Last but not least, attention must be given to providing you the buttock shape that YOU desire. This means using our proprietary BBL assessment tool.One of the most common reasons for disgruntled Butt implant patients is that patients are not able to accurately communicate their desired buttocks goals to their surgeons.  Our  buttock assessment tool can be an invaluable tool to communicate to your surgeon the exact buttocks size and shape you are desiring. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a BBL specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
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Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

One of the issues with gluteal implants is that you end up sitting on the implants because of where they’re located.

Unlike breast implants gluteal augmentation with implants is less than perfect for numerous reasons.

If you didn’t lose the implant with the infection and have a a good aesthetic outcome then consider your procedure as success.

Having gluteal implants it’s for sure going to have some negative consequence yours is a perfect description.

Not much to do about it at this time other than to alter how you sit or how long do you sit for

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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