Would 14 days off for a BBL be enough?

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Would 14 days off for a BBL be enough!? I am an educator and will be getting 14 days off for my BBL but I'm just not sure if that'll be enough. Any suggestions? Comments?

Germán Newall, MD, FACS, FICS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Typically recovery from liposuction and the Brazilian butt lift is usually one to two weeks. During this period patients may notice bruising and tenderness in the areas where liposuction was performed. Most of my patients are able to return to work one week after the procedure. Hope this helps,Dr. Newall

Richard Zienowicz, MD · Answer

Fourteen days should be sufficient for recovery after a BBL. Always important to get the all clear from your surgeon for returning back to work.

Jeffrey D. Wagner, MD · Answer

I think 1-2 weeks is certainly adequate time off after most fat transfer procedures, as long as postoperative instructions can be complied with.  I advise my patients they may return to light duty as soon as they feel able to do so.  In cases of more extensive liposuction, you are advised to discuss with your surgeon first.

Ross Blagg, MD · Answer

Hi, Thanks for your question. 2 weeks off of work after a BBL is very reasonable. This is what I typically recommend to my patients, though some return to light duty or half days after a week. All the best,Dr. BlaggAustin, TX

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Most patients can return to a sedentary job in 1 to 2 weeks, but this is just an average or an estimate.

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Healing after a brazilian butt lift procedure its pretty straight forward. Patients can return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 4 weeks after surgery.  We usually experience a slow steady improvement for 3 months or so after surgery.

Cain R. Linville, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, 2 weeks should be more than enough.  I usually tell patients one week, mostly for their own comfort.  The main thing postop is just to try not to sit on your bottom or put pressure on it for a good 4 weeks while the transferred fat is healing in.  If you're up on your feet at work, then you should be fine.  I usually have my patients wear a compression garment postop for at least 2 weeks as well.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

14 days should be enough time to recover from BBL and go back to work but try to avoid heavy lifting and vigorous exercise. Follow your surgeon's post op instructions.

Francisco Canales, MD · Answer

In our practice most patients are back to work anywhere from 7-14 days after surgery depending on what they do.  Review your question specifically with your surgeon as he/she will know best.  Best wishes.

Would 14 days off for a BBL be enough?

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