Fat transferred to the buttocks and the areas it was taken from stay swollen and bruised for around two weeks. Sitting directly on the buttocks is restricted in the early period, and a cushion is used. A share of the graft is reabsorbed over three months, so volume settles below the immediate result. Firm lumps, oil cysts, contour irregularity, and uneven sides may appear. Infection is uncommon. Fat embolism is a rare but serious event.
The flanks and waist ache like a heavy workout for one to two weeks, and bruising with brownish staining of the skin can persist for a month. Swelling shifts downward before it drains. Compression garments are worn continuously as instructed. Numbness, firm bands under the skin, dents, or asymmetric contour can remain for months and occasionally need correction. Seroma, burn, and infection are uncommon. Blood clots and fat embolism are rare but serious.
Radiofrequency applied beneath the skin of the treated body areas leaves swelling, bruising, and tenderness for about two weeks, and firmness under the surface that softens over months. Because heat is delivered internally, a burn, an area that feels tethered, or an irregular contour is possible if energy is uneven. Numbness can last several weeks. Tightening develops over roughly three months and the degree of skin retraction differs with age and elasticity.
Radiofrequency microneedling of the body leaves a pattern of pinpoint marks, redness, and mild swelling for two to four days, sometimes with small scabs. Pigment change afterwards is more likely in deeper skin tones, and sun protection is advised. Prolonged redness, small nodules, or a superficial burn is uncommon. Body skin heals more slowly than facial skin. A series of sessions spaced weeks apart is usual, with change appearing over about three months.