BBL recovery with two small kids: how soon after having my baby should I wait to have a BBL?

Thank you for your question. Typically you should wait at least 6 months after giving birth to have any type of cosmetic surgery. This allows your body to get back to pre-baby state (swelling, hormones, etc.) With my patients I tell them they can sit down from day one, but every surgeon has their own protocol on recovery. Be sure to find a plastic surgeon that is board certified and performs at least 100 BBLs per year. Hope this helps,Dr. Newall

Stability is the goal. It is always best to exhibit restraint in the post-partum period. This is due to the fact that your body is changing dramatically during this period. The hormonal fluctuation can alter size and shape widely during the immediate post-partum period and can continue through the period of nursing. Body contouring during this period is the equivalent of hitting a moving target.
The optimal candidate for surgery has reached a healthy stable weight. In the setting of a recent pregnancy and delivery this stable weight can take some time to reach. A general rule of thumb is at least 6-9 months post-partum. If you choose to breast-feed through the first year of life you should allow at least three months following the discontinuation of breast-feeding before considering any procedures.
While there may be variations in the recommendations from one physician to another, the goal is the same...stability. Thus a delay of 9 months or 3 months post cessation of breast feeding (whichever is longer...will ensure that you have reached a plateau.With regards to recovery, expect about 6-8 weeks of healing. Patients are recommended to avoid any pressure to the grafted area for 2 weeks. The goal is to progress to 1 hour of sitting undisturbed by 1 month post op. Most patients return to most normal activities within the first 2 weeks (save for sitting). Gym activities should be avoided for 4 weeks and strenuous activities for 6 weeks. It is important to remember recommendations will vary and the best advice is to, as always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Hello and thank you for your question.  The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. You should wait 6-8 months after giving birth to wait for your body to return to normal. About the recovery time it depend of the patient, it could take 4-6 weeks. I recommend you to seek a consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. All the best!!