I was given a compression binder for my tummy tuck, I wasn't given anything for my butt. I'm reading about how important these garments are and the doctor said I didn't need one. Additionally, he hardly put any fat in my butt as it looks exactly the same. My 1 day post op appointment, the nurse said it would expand. Which I read is a complete joke. I'm horrified. What can I do? And my doctor says I can just sit in a recliner as sitting after a bbl on something soft will not affect my results.
Answer: Tummy Tuck and BBL - 1 Week Post-Op Most patients will be placed in an abdominal binder, which they will wear the first week. There is usually a fair amount of swelling and the binder should be opened several times a day so that there are no pressure points. After the first 7 to 10 days the patient is placed in an elastic garment for compression over the next six weeks.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck and BBL - 1 Week Post-Op Most patients will be placed in an abdominal binder, which they will wear the first week. There is usually a fair amount of swelling and the binder should be opened several times a day so that there are no pressure points. After the first 7 to 10 days the patient is placed in an elastic garment for compression over the next six weeks.
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Answer: Aftercare I am sorry you are disappointed with your aftercare. Garments are a surgeon's preference so if he chooses not to use them that's ok. I think it is important to not sit on the grafts however. If you are not happy, you need to meet with him and address your concerns. It will be difficult but your care should improve with a candid approach. Best wishes.
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Answer: Aftercare I am sorry you are disappointed with your aftercare. Garments are a surgeon's preference so if he chooses not to use them that's ok. I think it is important to not sit on the grafts however. If you are not happy, you need to meet with him and address your concerns. It will be difficult but your care should improve with a candid approach. Best wishes.
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September 29, 2016
Answer: Garments are helpful Thank you for your question and I'm sorry that you are disappointed with your bbl. It takes A LOT of fat injected into the buttocks to make a significant change and, you are right, it typically does not expand, but gets smaller as it heals and much of the fat dies. You should find out how much fat was put in. I agree with you that the garment helps with the shaping and those used specifically for bbl are more expensive than regular garments; usually around $90. You can go online and find one and order it yourself. Most surgeons provide these to their patients. I also agree that reclining can be detrimental to your result. You are better off standing, laying on your sides or stomach or sitting straight up with a slight forward tilt. Hope things improve.
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September 29, 2016
Answer: Garments are helpful Thank you for your question and I'm sorry that you are disappointed with your bbl. It takes A LOT of fat injected into the buttocks to make a significant change and, you are right, it typically does not expand, but gets smaller as it heals and much of the fat dies. You should find out how much fat was put in. I agree with you that the garment helps with the shaping and those used specifically for bbl are more expensive than regular garments; usually around $90. You can go online and find one and order it yourself. Most surgeons provide these to their patients. I also agree that reclining can be detrimental to your result. You are better off standing, laying on your sides or stomach or sitting straight up with a slight forward tilt. Hope things improve.
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