Sleeping on back causing transferred fat from 2 year BBL to disappear or flatten?

Hello, thank you for your question. Typically the fat that has survived after 8 m -1 year usually wont be affected anymore with pressure from sitting on it. Of course speak to your plastic surgeon about this to see if there are any issues.

"Thank you for your question. By the two-year mark post-BBL, the transferred fat cells that have survived have integrated with your existing tissue and receive blood supply like any other fat cells in your body. While the immediate postoperative period after a BBL is crucial for ensuring the viability of the transferred fat cells, once you are fully healed, as you are, the transferred fat behaves like normal fat.

Sleeping on your back for a couple of months after your breast augmentation should not cause your buttocks to flatten or lead to a significant loss of transferred fat. The tingling sensation might be related to a change in your sleeping position rather than any impact on the fat itself.

However, if you notice any significant changes or have concerns, it's always a good idea to consult with your plastic surgeon. They can offer guidance specific to your case and put your mind at ease."

Dear destindream2,
2 years after surgery, you should be able to sleep on your back. 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.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello @destindream2, thank you for your question. No, sleeping on your back won't cause fat cells to die, desappear or flatten. The fat cells that survived your Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure have established themselves and shouldn't be affected by your sleeping position. When fat cells are transferred, they behave just like the other fat cells. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).

You’re sleeping position is not going to influence an operation done two years ago.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD