When will my butt drop and fluff? (photo)

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I'm almost 6 weeks post op; I've been maintaining 42" around my hips/butt. I've heard the term "drop and fluff" when it comes to a BBL. Around what time does this take place? I love my results I just wish my butt was a little bigger :) OH! By the way it's true, everyone loves their swollen butt after surgery.

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. After surgery there is a predictable swelling process that mostly resolves over two months, when the final result really settles in.  Around 70% of fat that is grafted is typically expected to survive long term. We also put a little extra to account for loss of fat post operative, which is reabsorbed gradually by the body.

Kamran Azad, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I am happy to hear you are thrilled with your results. There is no such thing as "fluffing" after a BBL. The buttock area may be hard initially after the surgery, but when swelling subsides, it becomes softer. As the swelling decreases, areas around the waist often appear smaller, and some of the fat grafted in the buttocks will be reabsorbed to the body. Often a patient often starts to see the final results 3-6 months after the procedure.
Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Michael J. Denk, MD, FACS · Answer

“Drop and fluff” isn’t a phrase my patients nor I use when describing their post operative BBL results. The end or final results are typically 3-4 months following surgery. The waist is the last to “tighten” completely, and, yes, the buttock continues to loose fullness during this time frame. And while most patients are completely satisfied after one procedure, 10-20% of my patients desire a second procedure. The second operation varies from person to person: some wish liposuction to a previously untreated area, some wish further reduction of their back rolls or waist, and most want additional sculpting and fat grafting to their buttock cheeks.  Enjoy your results, and thanks for your question.

Karl William Schwarz, MD · Answer

I think of drop and fluff in terms of swelling going down and the fat in the buttocks becoming softer all of which usually takes about three months. The butt usually starts off very firm and high and I know patients like it but truthfully I think the results look better, albeit a little smaller, after the drop and fluff has happened.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I never heard that term used for a BBL, that is often what women refer to for breast implants. The buttocks may appear quite swollen for the first 6-8 weeks.

Bryan Criswell, MD · Answer

I'm happy to hear that your're happy with your BBL results. Looks like a nice result from the picture you sent. I don't generally use the terms drop and fluff with my BBL patients, although I know some people describe that with breast augmentation surgery as the implants drop. I find that around three months postop we see what are close to final results with BBL. If anything, (and unfortunately it sounds like this is not your hope!) you may see a slight decrease in size as all of the swelling goes away. You may feel like your butt becomes softer and more natural over time, which is part of the "fluff" idea. Don't worry though. The fat is now part of you and will largely remain forever. Best wishes.

When will my butt drop and fluff? (photo)

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