How should I sit or lie in the car on the way home from my BBL procedure?

You must have an open dialogue with your surgeon about these issues.  I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Each doctor has their own protocol. It is very important that you talk to him about your concerns and goals. I recommend my patients not to sit for more than 30 mins. every two hours, for the first 2 weeks, and always with the help of a boppy pillow. If you have any concerns, I suggest you follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

Hi, thanks for your inquiry, I suggest to have a doughnut pillow with you so you can avoid putting pressure on your buttocks and alternate laying sideways as much as possible. Good luck in your PS Journey!Respectfully,Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon

While I never follow my patients out to the car to see how they actually get home from surgery, I recommend they sit if it is a short ride, and stop frequently to get out and walk around if it is more than an hour long ride. I cannot sanction anything that isn't safe, but I have had several patients (after the fact) tell me that they laid long-wise in the back seat on their side and put a seatbelt over their mid-section. Another probably more comfortable option is to stay in town for 1-2 nights so you don't face such a long drive home while having pain and recovering from the anesthetic. No matter what you do, make sure you get out and walk around frequently on the drive home, as recent surgery puts you at a higher risk of a blood clot in your legs that could potentially travel up to your lung.