Can BBL results be effected sitting in the airplane for 3 hrs back home at 11 days post-op?

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I will be getting my bbl surgery in Mexico and returning back home at 11 days post-op. I plan to take a bbl pillow to sit on my thighs but even so, can the airplane ride (3 hour flight non-stop back home) negatively effect my results for that period of time that I will have to sit on the bbl pillow? Any airplane travel tips during post-op?

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The best person to advice you is your specific surgeon as every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures.  With my patients no specific position is indicated and we do not have any sitting restrictions.  The pressure caused by sitting is not sufficient to affect viability of the fat cells and so the postsurgical position depends basically on comfort and any other operations that have been performed. It will be good if you stand up and walk a little during your flight to keep the blood flowing.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The best thing you can do is sit on pillows and get up frequently. Walk to the bathroom every now and then so the injected fat is not suffocating. I would also let your PS know. It should not be a huge problem. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hello, good afternoon, thanks for your question.. Flying does not affect the bbl, but I recommend you to use a boopy pillow to sit, during the flight and for the next 8 weeks from the procedure also for sleep too.

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.If you are other wise following instructions and limiting how much you are sitting, a 3 hour plane ride should not really determine your end result. My main concern would be flying so quickly after surgery, because you can be at an increased risk for blood clots. I would discuss this with your surgeon and make sure they are in agreement and feel it is safe for you to fly after surgery. Good luck.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend my patients to start using the special BBL pillow two weeks after surgery. So, sit for short duration with the pillow (use for landing, taking off), walk around to increase circulation... consult your surgeon for post op instructions.

Shailyn Marmol, MD · Answer

Consulting your plastic surgeon will always be the best option. Many patients who travel even longer distances after BBL did not affect their outcome. There are several precautionary measures you should take, more important, such as medication, compression stockings etc.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Sitting for 3 hours on your buttocks at such an early time post-op may be a problem.  A BBL pillow may help. You should ask your surgeon as well.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!Thanks for the question and provided information as well.There's no problem sitting on your BBL for 3hrs in a plane 11days post op. I recommend you to walk to the bathroom several times for circulation and your buttocks. And also ask your plastic surgeon about.Good luck :)

Can BBL results be effected sitting in the airplane for 3 hrs back home at 11 days post-op?

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