Plan to travel back from Miami in a car after Brazilian Butt Lift - what is the minimum days I need to stay in Miami?

Dear Gorgeous762828,
I instruct my patients not to sit for 2 solid weeks. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time. They can sleep on their stomachs or sides. Fat viability depends a lot of surgeon technique. The fat has to be placed back into the buttocks as soon as possible so that it has a greater chance of survival. It has to be placed carefully so that not too much fat is placed in only one area.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I don’t recommend patients travel long distances for elective surgical procedures. patients often do not appreciate the importance of having multiple in person consultations well in advance of having surgery, the importance of in person follow up, the number of people who have major issues with their outcomes, that complications actually happen or how many people may need revisions after surgery.

Almost everybody travels via car after surgery but for most people it’s a relatively short distance.

If you’re planning on traveling a long distance then you should talk to your surgeon about their policies for sitting after the procedure and what they recommend.

If you’ve had a consultation than it should’ve been reviewed at that time.

When traveling by car patients should take safety precautions including wearing seatbelts.

Check in with your provider and get some guidance in regards to postoperative instructions.

If you haven’t chosen a provider yet then I suggest having a few in person consultations at which time you can ask all your questions.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD