I am a little over 7 weeks post, Am I swelling or will this be my final results? (photo)

Thank you for your question Rlcutie. Don’t worry, you have not seen your final results yet. Swelling may continue for up to 3-4 months after surgery. Your final result should leave you as least as flat if not flatter than your were one week after surgery. I routinely see the swelling and fullness change over the first 3 months, which can be worrisome and frustrating for my patients. Be patient, you’re at least 6-8 weeks from your final result. 

Thanks for your question. Healing after liposuction and BBL is usually pretty straight forward.  There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens.  It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. It usually takes up to 6 months to see the final results. 

About 60% of fat from the transfer is retained and the results are permanent. The size will change with your weight just as the rest of your body does. In other words, the fat acts like it was naturally there. You can get a good idea of the final result after 6 months.

Thank you for your pictures and questions. Swelling after liposuction can take 3-6 months to resolve. Try to be patient and discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as things progress.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Much of this depends upon the amount of liposuction performed and the amount of fat transferred.  In almost all of my patients, I liposuction 5 liters and transfer 1200 cc to 1500 cc per buttock.  Usually by 3 months, the swelling is minimal.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA