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The most accurate answer will be provided by the plastic surgeon who performed your BBL.I recommend that my patients minimize sitting, even with a pillow, for the first two weeks. If they must sit, every 30 minutes or an hour, they should get up and stand for a few seconds to take the pressure off. This reduces the chance for fat necrosis. I usually recommend about 6 weeks before sitting without a pillow. After 6 weeks the fat has revascularized, and they will have a very good idea of their final results. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
I prefer my patients use it for at lest 2-3 weeks. Some say longer. You need to check with your doc.
Thank you for sharing your doubts with us. After a BBL you may need to reduce the direct pressure on the butt area. The pillow can be very helpful for this purpose and should be used for a period of one month. Have a great day, Best of Luck. Dr. Derby Sang Caputo, MD. Plastic Surgeon / Dominican Republic
This is dead fat too close to the skin, which lost enough local circulation for tiny dead skin openings to form, allowing the liquefied (dead) fat to drain. Even done properly, BBL requires transplanted fat to be surrounded by adequate blood supply to heal and ultimately survive to preserve...
Infections are fairly rare after BBL if done by a qualified, board certified or board eligible plastic surgeon in an accredited facility- usually less than 1% risk. The cellulitis they saw on the CT scan may have actually been localized inflammation after undergoing the procedure....
Based on the photos that you have provided it does appear more like an infection/abscess. However, an in person exam would be needed. Continue antibiotics and follow up with your plastic surgeon regularly. If you should have any changes to the area contact your surgeon. Best wishes.
