Since my surgery, I’ve always felt the little balls in my butt area. There is one in the center of each butt cheek. I always thought these were the internal scars of where the apply the fat. Lately I’ve had pain in the area where the little balls are, not sure if it’s because I’ve gained some weight so maybe the stretching of the skin is causing the balls to move. Now that I’m having this pain, I’m a little worried and I’m wondering, are these balls really scars or could they be something else?
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November 25, 2019
Answer: 2 years post-op: have lumps that feel like balls, one each of my butt cheeks that have been causing me pain, are these scars ?
Dear guapoeton123,
you will likely see your weight gain in a uniform distribution after a fat transfer to the buttock (Brazilian buttock lift). The weight or fat that you gain after surgery will not necessarily all go to your buttock area. Similar to weight loss, It’s important to realize t...
Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Please talk to an hematologist to get clearance for plastic surgery and then I suggest you to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best options for your goals.
Hope this is helpful. G...
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
You would benefit from an in-person office consultation with a highly-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your history and see what options are available to you as far as liposuction and BBL goes.If you are a good candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), the optimal outcomes...