How long after a BBL am I required to wear the belly board?

Thank you for your question. After a BBL procedure Patients use girdles for 6 weeks and start therapeutic lymphatic drainage and ultrasound massages in the liposuctioned areas, which continue daily for a total of 10 sessions.  Patients can return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 4 weeks after surgery.  We usually experience a slow steady improvement for 3 months or so after surgery.

Belly boards may be effective, but I do not use them for my patients.   My practice provides each BBL patient with a well fitting compression garment. A comfortable t-shirt or the like worn underneath the compression garment usually tends to help with irritation and comfort.  The most important aspects of compression wear are snug fit and compression of all liposuctioned areas.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA 

Thank you for your question. Each plastic surgeon will have different post operative instructions and it is best to discuss this with your doctor. Best of luck in your recovery.

Dear s3nia1987,most plastic surgeons recommend belly board for at least 2 weeks. It would be the best to check it with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Dear s3nia1987,The belly board is very important to use after the lipo to prevent undesired folds and improve the outcome. It is recommend to start using it immediately after the procedure until the initial swollen is gone, which occurs 2-3 weeks after surgery. Best wishes. 

Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has different protocols on garments and belly boards after surgery. A garment or belly board are typically worn from 2-6 weeks post op BBL. Best advice is to contact your surgeon for his/her details on post operative protocols. Best wishes. 

It should be on for a minimum of two weeks. Also make sure that for all your liposuction you use these three modalities: VASER technology, PowerX liposuction cannulas, and cool helium plasma skin tightening.