I Just Had a Bbl 9 Days Ago, my Husband Has Been Rubbing His Hands over the Butt Area, Have We Done Any Permanent Damage?

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10 days post-op rubbing

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Aggressive Rubbing and Massaging should be avoided after Brazilian Butt Lift

Thank you for your question. I do NOT recommend aggressive rubbing nor deep massaging after fat grafting to the buttock, the so-called Brazilian Butt Lift. Fat cells need a relatively immobile environment for the new blood vessels to grow into them. That process takes 7-10 days so the first 10 days are crucial. Too much movement or pressure could jeopardize this physiological process. Review with your surgeon the post-op instructions. In cases where... more

Marc DuPere, MD

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Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Rubbing butt after a BBL

I am glad your husband likes your results. No, this will not affect your results at all. Rubbing is ok, deep massage should be avoided. see video

Brazilian Buttlift and Rubbing of Butt Causing Damage?

Rubbing of the butt is unlikely to kill the fat. However, a very vigorous massage or sustained direct pressure can kill the fat. Be careful for at least the first 6 weeks.

Massaging after Brazilian Butt lift

Every surgeon has a different post-op regimen. Gentle massage after surgery should be of no consequence. I recommend not to vigorously massage the area for the first 6 weeks after surgery. Talk to your surgeon on your next follow-up.