How long do you need to use a BBL pillow while sitting and driving after procedure?

Question

I have 6 weeks off before starting new job which requires me to sit most of day. Will I still need a bbl pillow?

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! For my patients having a BBL procedure, I recommend they stay completely off of their buttocks for the first 10 days after surgery, then they can start using the BBL pillow for the following 3 weeks. At 6 weeks post op, there are no sitting restrictions. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The most accurate answer will be provided by the plastic surgeon who performed your BBL.
I recommend that my patients minimize sitting, even with a pillow, for the first two weeks.  If they must sit, every 30 minutes or an hour, they should get up and stand for a few seconds to take the pressure off.   This reduces the chance for fat necrosis. I usually recommend about 6 weeks before sitting without a pillow. After 6 weeks the fat has revascularized, and patients will have a very good idea of their final results.  
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. in general , its recommended use the bobby pillow for 1 month counting day after surgery , but in this case its good if your ask your plastic surgeon about the case.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for this interesting question. I would recommend you to avoid sitting or sleeping on your back for eight weeks to prevent your butt get flat.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Veda2046,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. They can sleep on their stomachs or sides. Fat viability depends a lot of surgeon technique. The fat has to be placed back into the buttocks as soon as possible so that it has a greater chance of survival. It has to be placed carefully so that not too much fat is placed in only one area.Every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

How long do you need to use a BBL pillow while sitting and driving after procedure?

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