How long will I need to use the cushion after my BBL surgery? I'm a full time student and feel embarrassed carrying around a butt pillow to all of my classes! I'm just wondering how long until I'll be able to sit for extended periods of time! If there are any alternatives to the pillow? Maybe a different excuse when people ask instead of telling them about my fat transfer... I think it's a little too personal to share.. Even with my professors!
Answer: Butt pillow after a Brazilian I don't blame you for wanting to get rid of the butt pillow. Each surgeon will have their own view on the importance of avoiding pressure after fat grafting. The concern is disrupting the new blood supply that is being established to the grafted fat. Grafted tissue weather fat, skin, bone or cartilage typically begins to revascularize from the 2nd to 10th day after the procedure. The process continues for several weeks after the procedure.The initial ingrowth of capillaries into the grafted fat it's very sensitive during this first phase called neovascularization. I typically instruct my patients to avoid pressure for the first two weeks after the procedure.Excessive movement should also be avoided. After that patients should still take it easy and minimize pressure as much as possible. In my opinion after three weeks it will make a little difference in regards to final outcome.We don't have great scientific evidence in regards to the impact pressure can have on the long-term survival of fat grafting. We do know however that sheering forces or physical disruption of capillary ingrowth will lead to tissue necrosis of the grafted tissue.Best to check with your plastic surgeon.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.
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Answer: Butt pillow after a Brazilian I don't blame you for wanting to get rid of the butt pillow. Each surgeon will have their own view on the importance of avoiding pressure after fat grafting. The concern is disrupting the new blood supply that is being established to the grafted fat. Grafted tissue weather fat, skin, bone or cartilage typically begins to revascularize from the 2nd to 10th day after the procedure. The process continues for several weeks after the procedure.The initial ingrowth of capillaries into the grafted fat it's very sensitive during this first phase called neovascularization. I typically instruct my patients to avoid pressure for the first two weeks after the procedure.Excessive movement should also be avoided. After that patients should still take it easy and minimize pressure as much as possible. In my opinion after three weeks it will make a little difference in regards to final outcome.We don't have great scientific evidence in regards to the impact pressure can have on the long-term survival of fat grafting. We do know however that sheering forces or physical disruption of capillary ingrowth will lead to tissue necrosis of the grafted tissue.Best to check with your plastic surgeon.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.
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