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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.
I just operated on a woman who loved to ride her motorcycle. I would not recommend anything like this for at least 6 weeks. However, your plastic surgeon should make this decision.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Thank you for your question. Every doctor has their own postoperative protocols and restrictions. It's probably best if you ask your surgeon what they would prefer. Best of luck!-Dr. Dan KrochmalMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL
Fat embolus is a very serious and known complication of fat transfer (which has been recently spotlighted in the media). While it is true, injection of donor fat into the infra-muscular plane (within the muscle) increases fat viability this does come with a significant increase in risk. There...
Dear Samantha.peterson9696,based on your photos, there is a significant dent. A fat transfer might help you get better shape. I would recommend you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of P...
Thank you for your question. You may return to normal activities after 2 weeks. Light exercise after 4 weeks. You may return to any other activity within 3 months. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all...
