What Do I Need To Know About Aftercare for a Brazilian Butt Lift?

The after care for a Brazilian butt lift is as important as the surgery itself. Here are a few caveats:
1. No sitting for about 2 weeks. This is very important because prolonged sitting will damage the fat. The fat behaves as a graft (no blood supply) during the first few weeks. Once the fat develops its own blood supply, then, sitting will be recommended.
2. Walk and stretch your legs. You need to move, move, move… This will help to decrease the risk of developing clots.
3. Take ibuprofen 400mg by mouth every 6 hrs around the clock.
4. Do buttock stretching exercises. This will help with your recovery.
5.  Wear your girdle at all time. You can remove it to take a shower; then, wear the girdle again.
6.  Record the drain output. You will have a drain on your lower back to remove all the fluid that is accumulated. This will give better results.
7. After 2 weeks of sitting, use a cigar shape cushion when sitting. This will bump your buttock and avoid excessive pressure.
8. From the first day after surgery, take water pills for three consecutive days. Your body will be swollen all over because of the fluid shift. This will help getting rid of your swelling.
9. Wear a compression stocking net the first day after surgery to help prevent clots.
10. Drink plenty of fluid; do not get dehydrated.
11. Take clyndamycin for 7 days. This will help decrease the chances of infections.

The most important thing is to stay off of it. Treat your butt as if it's was a fabergé egg. I shoot for 4 weeks of babying your butt. 

Brazilian Butt Lift recovery time is dependent on how the patient’s body reacts to the procedure. Patients usually return to work after a week but you should not sit without the use of cushions for at least two weeks and you must wear a compression garment for several weeks after the procedure. You should wait until at least 2 weeks after the procedure to engage in sexual activity. Swelling and discomfort normally fades at six weeks. After about a month you will be mostly healed and you can get a nice idea of the permanent results after around six months.

Every surgeon has a different recovery protocol so it is best to talk
with your plastic surgeon about what he/she recommends for you. With
that said, I advise my patients not to sit on their rear ends at all for
the first week. After then they may sit for short periods of time with a
pillow under your legs above the knee for 8 weeks, some people prefer a
pillow made specifically for BBL recovery. I would not recommend
sitting normally without a
pillow for 8 weeks. Hope this helps!
Kamran Azad, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for our question. When you wake up you will feel tired, sore, and stiff. It is important to take the medication prescribed to you. Someone will need to drive you home, and you may need assistance at home over the next couple of days.You will have a compression garment on after surgery to provide support, which should not be removed for the next few days following surgery.Rest is important to the healing process, so do it as much as possible following your procedure. Drink plenty of fluids, and be sure to take the prescribed medications.Most likely, you will be able to resume calm, quiet work within a few days to weeks following Buttock enhancement surgery. You should still avoid physical exertion for several weeks. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeonHoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrook Chicago

It's important to avoid direct sitting on your buttocks for at least two weeks after surgery to ensure the best outcome. The longer you can avoid sitting, the better your ultimate outcome.You should also wear your garments for about four weeks. Minimize your activity (exercise) for about four weeks also. Most patients will take off about 1 or 2 weeks from work and will use special pillows to sit on when returning to work. 

A board certified plastic surgeon can explain the recovery to you in more detail during an actual consultation.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

Thank you for your question. BBL aftercare is very important. The most important thing to remember is not to sit down for 3 weeks post surgery. After your surgery, someone needs to drive you home (a special cushion seat should be provided for you). Walk as soon as possible, to reduce swelling and lowers the chance of blood clots. You will need lots of rest and follow a balanced diet. Strenuous exercise and activities such as sports should be avoided for 4 weeks.Do not smoke or drink alcohol. Attend your post op appointment and follow your surgeons instructions! Best of Luck!!

It is very similar to the care after lipo, garments, massages, and no sitting on your bottom for a couple of weeks.