25 days post op BBL: Can I sleep on my side even though I had fat transferred to my hips also?

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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.
Each surgeon does have his/her own post op instructions.  At about 5 weeks you should be able to go back to your regular day to day living, however, I do highly recommend that you follow up with your surgeon and see what he/she recommends you for your post-op instructions.  
I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD
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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Vancri,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Hello Vancri,
Congratulations on your recent Brazilian Butt Lift procedure! Getting plenty of rest will help you remain comfortable and shorten your recovery after buttocks augmentation with fat transfer to the hips and buttocks (BBL). I suggest my patients stomach sleeping for least the first 8 weeks following BBL surgery, having different pillows at hand and changing their neck’s position from time to time, to feel more comfortable in bed. Side sleeping (in the rescue position on your side) can also be an option after BBL surgery, but only if you feel certain you won’t end up on your back. Most of your weight will be on the front of one of your hips. Your legs will be sprawled out, and you can place a pillow in between them to make it more comfortable. Hope this is helpful! Dr. De La Cruz.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us. I always recommend to my patients to sleep on the sides or back after 2 months post Op. But I would recommend you to contact your board certificated surgeon for any concern.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a questions for your PS. We all do things a little differently since there is NO correct answer to this question. I ask my patients to stay off of the areas of fat transfer for 10 days. Other docs say zero days and even others say months.

25 days post op BBL: Can I sleep on my side even though I had fat transferred to my hips also?

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25 days post op BBL: Can I sleep on my side even though I had fat transferred to my hips also?

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