What is the magic number for sitting after a BBL?

During the recovery period, we typically ask the patient to take a minimum of one week off, but if possible, two weeks would be better. The reason for that is because we prefer the patient to not sit directly on the buttocks for the first two weeks. In my practice, I provide every one of my BBL patients a comfort pillow that offloads any pressure from the buttocks, as well as a surgical garment. Offloading pressure from the buttocks is recommended for two weeks, and each patient will be in a compressive garment for a full month. This special garment is used following liposuction, because compression is important to help with swelling and pain, and to improve overall comfort. It is also really effective in helping to maintain the shape that was achieved during the procedure.  Every plastic surgeon has his or her specific instructions for each patient and it would be best for you to consult with your surgeon directly. 
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Thanks for your question. In a Brazilian butt lift, fat is transferred from various parts of the body to the buttocks to re-shape and augment the buttocks. After the procedure, it is crucial to minimize or avoid sitting for prolonged periods. The reason is that the fat has not integrated to your tissues so the buttocks may flatten or loose projection. Further, sitting causes trauma to the newly placed fat so the process of blood vessel ingrowth, which is necessary for fat survival, may be disrupted. So I recommend that my patients minimize sitting for one month. If you have a sitting job, you can use a BBL or boppy pillow to minimize the trauma from sitting. But one should still minimize sitting if possible. After one month, I allow my patients to sit regularly although many continue to avoid it for several weeks. Hope this helps. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, board certified plastic surgeon.

Hello, thank you for your question! This answer would vary depending on who you ask as each surgeon has their own unique specific post operative protocols. I recommend patients do not sit for a minimum for two weeks however, I also let them know in my experience the longer patients do not apply pressure and sit seem to retain more fat on their buttocks. Some patients avoid it for 6 weeks. I usually tell patients after three months your results and fat loss is stable. For more information please click the link below. Best of luck!