Will a Compression Garment Covering the Butt After Bbl Kill the New Fat?

asked 5 months ago by wannabesecure
Latest answer by William Bruno, MD
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I had a bbl 2 weeks ago and I keep freaking out that my compression garment which covers the butt is compressing my buttocks too much. If the pressure from sitting causes loss of volume doesnt the same go for pressure from compression garment?

2 answers to Will a Compression Garment Covering the Butt After Bbl Kill the New Fat?

Garments should not harm the fat cells but sitting will

Provided your surgical garment is not too tight, it should not compromise the newly injected fat cells. Sitting on your buttock however in the first few weeks after surgery can certainly kill the fat cells and reduce the volume of surviving fat. It's important to avoid direct pressure on the buttock area by sleeping and sitting on your side and using pillows and/or cushions to reduce the pressure on the fat cells. Discuss this in more detail with your plastic surgeon if you have... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Compression Garments after the Brazilian Butt Lift.

Some doctors recommend compression garments, some don't. I think that there are more that recommend them than there are that don't recommend them. The goal is to minimize swelling. I have performed this procedure for over 14 years and have always used compression garments for my patients. If they are kept smooth, they will not cut off circulation. Sitting on you butt places over 100lbs or more of pressure on your buttocks. Post surgical... more

Daniel P. Markmann, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Will a Compression Garment Covering the Butt After Bbl Kill the New Fat?

Garments should not harm the fat cells but sitting will

Compression Garments after the Brazilian Butt Lift.

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