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The best person to ask about this is your surgeon. Generally, I would say it's okay to sit and exercise at this point, as well as not wear your garment. Your butt may continue to change and improve as you progress with your recovery.
At this point, you should be able to put pressure on the buttocks. You may experience some shrinkage as some fat resorbs or swelling subsides. Squats should be ok at this point, but please check with your surgeon.Best wishes for your recovery!
I usually tell my patients they cannot sit on their butts or lay on their back for 2 weeks. Folling this they should try to avaiod sitting for long periods of time for a few weeks. You should discuss your questions with your plastic surgeon as your can see every surgeon has different follow up instructions. Regards
Yes, you should be able to sit and lay on your back when sleeping by now. Always double check with your board certified plastic surgeon to be sure he/she agrees. Your butt should be where it's going to be by now. It shouldn't be getting any smaller, provided you don't have any major weight loss that could impact the size.Thank you for your question!
I usually allow patients to sit on their buttocks after 2-3 weeks. It is always best to ask your surgeon for his post-op instructions.
At this point , you can also start squatting exercises. Surgeons vary in terms of their aftercare protocols following BBL. Best is to consult with your surgeon.
Hello! Thank you for your question! Exparel is an excellent form of delivery of a local anesthetic, Marcaine. It is delivered within a liposomes form, which is slowly released over a 72 hour period. The injectable form lasts approximately 6 hours. It has significantly reduced postoperative pain...
After liposuction it is normal to feel various lumps and bumps. Vigorous massage of those areas helps to smooth them out. Don't be afraid to massage, you can't hurt the area.
This will be dependent upon your anatomy and the aggressiveness with which the fat is liposuctioned.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Dear Mamita, You will hear or read different opinions about your question which is an excellent question. All I can tell you is , that according to many patients of mine, who came to my surgery center for butt implants surgery, the fat disappeared completely or almost completely...
The swelling you are experiencing in your legs and feet are more than likely secondary to where the fat came from as opposed to the BBL.The farther down the leg the fat is harvested from, the greater likelihood of swelling and bruising all the way down to the feet. The asymmetric nature of...
I have done this many times, but I would have to evaluate you to make a determination. The cost ranges for me from $8000 to $12,000 in most cases.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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