Fever in butt after BBL (Photo)

Question

Today I am seven days post op. My recovery has been normal soreness and fatigue. The past two days I have noticed my butt is hot to touch. I’m not physically running a fever but my butt feels like It’s on fire. Is this normal

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are too thin, a Brazilian Butt Lift may not be possible.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank
you very much for your question and photographs. Unfortunately, from your
pictures and information, it appears that your fat graft may be infected.
However, it is difficult to provide any more specific advice without an
in-person examination. Reach out to your operating surgeon immediately to
schedule a follow-up appointment. He/she can assess your BBL results and the
‘feverish’ tissue, providing appropriate recommendations to ensure a safe
recovery.

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.
Without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.  I would recommend that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. 
I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD
#CoreAesthetic
Butt Augmentation Specialist
Liposuction Specialist
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear DrKaganDoll,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after 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

Your buttocks fat grafted areas look like they may be infected. You must get immediate attention with IV antibiotics to try to save your buttocks fat grafting. This is the only way you can try to save a nice result. If there is any leakage, you should culture this in order to identify the bacteria you need to target with the antibiotics. Please keep us updated on your progress.Dr. Mowlavi

Fever in butt after BBL (Photo)

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