Lymphedema and Brazilian butt lift query

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hi, I am planning on having a bbl next year but I have lymphedema on both feet... I really want to do my bbl but i am abit apprehensive because of my lymphedema... I am currently thinking of doing lymphatic drainage massages to help my feet before my surgery. I wanted to get a doctors views on getting a bbl regardless of my lymphedema. What risks could I face or if I should even be getting a bbl?

Foued Hamza, MD · Answer

Many thanks for your question and I think that the lymphedema could not be a contre indication for the Bbl , you need to discuss this with your surgeon and get a full assessment of the areas that he will take the fat from, may be you will have more swelling on the legs

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
Please talk to your primary doctor to get clearance for plastic surgery and then I suggest you book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best options for your goals.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

John A. Millard, MD, FACS · Answer

Great question!  I don't bel;eve that the BBL will play any significant part in your issues of lymphedema as long as the plan isn't to obtain fat from your thighs.  That said, I have done VASER-Assisted liposuction of the thighs in patients with lymphedema with great success.  The VASER has advantages over tradition technologies in that it better preserves the small lymphatics in the legs during the liposuction procedure.  I also had the patient use thigh high squeezers for 6 weeks after surgery to minimize swelling issues.  They make portable pumps to do this (Compression Solutions).

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