If I Got a "Donut Pillow" Could I Return to Work Earlier After BBL?

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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-

	While sitting after a Brazilian Butt Lift should be possible with appropriate modifications, the specific modifications necessary in your particular case will depend on where the fat grafts are placed, the period of time after surgery, and your surgeon's preferences.

	I would not want any of my patients deviating from my advice based on what they read online, and I'm sure your surgeon would also be unhappy if he knew you were considering doing so...

	As long as you have selected a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has a lot of experience, skill, and talent in the performance of the BBL, your best bet is going to be to follow his instructions and precautions carefully and completely.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
I recommend my patients to wait at least 7-10 days before going back to work, and you should not sit for more than 30 mins. every two hours, for the first 2 weeks, and always with the help of a boppy pillow. If you have any concerns, I suggest you to follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

Ronald Levine, MD · Answer

No, you should avoid sitting, even on a donut pillow, for at least two weeks after surgery. If you don't sit for the majority of time at your job, then you may be okay to get back to work sooner, with your surgeon's permission.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

I would not count on it. The pillow is suppose to reduce pressure on the grafted fat but we do not have any scientific data on these products as far as I can tell.

If I Got a "Donut Pillow" Could I Return to Work Earlier After BBL?

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