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Patient Education Library

Guides, checklists and explainers written by Dr. Balgobin — so your consultation starts from informed questions instead of from scratch.

Before your procedure

Pre-operative checklist

Medications and supplements to stop, labs required, nicotine and alcohol timelines, what to buy before surgery day, and how to arrange your ride.

How to choose a surgeon

What board certification actually means, questions to ask, and the red flags that should end a consultation.

Cost & financing

How cosmetic pricing is structured, what a quote should include, and the financing options available through the practice.

After your procedure

Compression & garments

Why compression drives your final contour, how long to wear it, and how to size the second-stage garment.

Lymphatic massage

When to start, how often, what it does for swelling and fibrosis, and how to find a qualified therapist.

Swelling & the 3-month rule

Why week-two you is not final you, and the normal timeline for contour to emerge.

BBL sitting protocol

Pressure offloading, sleeping positions, and returning to normal activity without compromising graft survival.

Scar & skin care

Incision care, silicone, sun protection and what to do about hyperpigmentation.

Warning signs

What is normal, what warrants a call, and what warrants immediate attention.

Video explainers

Dr. Balgobin publishes procedure walkthroughs, before-and-after breakdowns and technique education on Instagram (@dr.bbl) and YouTube.

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