What is the magic number for sitting after a BBL?

Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has their own post op protocol after this procedure. Sitting is not recommended for the first two weeks as this will cause pressure to the fat cells. Once the two weeks is over, I recommend using a special cushion pillow to sit on for an entire four weeks. Your surgeon will possibly provide you with that pillow. The entire recovery is about 6 weeks. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination.

You should wait at least 2 weeks before sitting without a support cushion and sleeping on your back. Sitting with no support too soon can harm the newly moved fat cells.

Hello peachy4,

It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! Plastic surgeons have different post-operative protocols, customized for each patient, to achieve the best results. In my experience, patients who successfully avoid sitting or putting pressure on their buttocks or stretching for the first 8 weeks after their surgery are much more likely to have long-lasting results than patients who fail to follow this advice. Putting pressure on your buttock by sitting down or laying on it, especially for long periods of time, can stiffen, deform and even cause the transplanted fat cells to reabsorb. Hope this is helpful! Dr. De La Cruz.