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No pools or the like should be entered until wound healing is complete, which will take at least 6 weeks. The last thing you want is an infection following this proceduresKenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Thank you for your question.If everything is ok and there's no complications with your surgery, 3-4 weeks to get into a pool would be fine, but you should always follow your surgeon instructions. I hope my answer will help you to your question.Before undergoing any surgical procedure, please seek a board certified plastic surgeon
Thank you for your question. You should first ask this question to your doctor. For my patients, I recommend that they not get in the pool until they have no open wounds or incisions, or usually about 3 to 4 weeks. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.Take Care, Dr. Salama
I recommend waiting 3-4 weeks after surgery to get in the pool. Consult your surgeon since each surgeon has a slightly different post op protocol.
For most of my patients their incisions aren't really tightly sealed for about 3-4 weeks. You should ask your surgeon his preferences.
Dear ChannieBaby,based on your photos, you don't need more fat. It looks like you have enough fat which can be transferred. In my opinion, you are a great candidate for a BBL. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Bo...
Dear futuredassdolll,I ask my patients to stop smoking at lest two weeks before the surgery. I would suggest you to call your plastic surgery office and ask them.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
Thank you very much for your question. Having cramps after fat transfer to the buttocks is a very common phenomenon. It would be interesting to know how long the surgery is ago. After about a month of these cramps should seize. Have a wonderful day and greetings from the...
That is a bit unusual. Some patients will experience tightness and pains as the scar is being made and activity is increased. It is always best to ask these questions of your chosen plastic surgeon as recommendations may be different.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos An...
There are no hard and fast rules on when to fly after this procedure. Spending a week with your friend caring for you before taking a six-hour flight home seems reasonable. Most would recommend a week or two before flying. The main risk that would be the most serious would be develo...
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