Is it safe to take ibuprofen 800mg for pain after having a Brazilian butt lift?

I do not recommend massage for my patients after liposuction and BBL. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for the question.  Recovering from a Brazilian Butt Lift is a little more demanding that some other liposuction procedures. It is important to avoid sitting directly on your buttocks for at least 10 days after treatment. This is extremely important as it can affect blood circulation ...

As an author of Scars and Scar Revision in Reoperative Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, I am well versed in the potential treatment options.  One treatment (silicone sheets) may be helpful for one patient while another treatment (mederma) may help another patient. No particular scar tr...

Dear karmella09,I instruct my patients not to sit for 2 solid weeks. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time. 15 minutes drive shouldn't cause any severe damage. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS  Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  Member, Am. So...

BBLs are considered cosmetic procedures, not medical necessities; and are, therefore, not covered by health insurance.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist. If it keeps filling up and lipo isn't treating it...