When will I feel “normal” after restrictions and soreness following BBL?

BBL is a very effective, but at the same time a very invasive procedure. The recovery is different from patient to patient, no two patients are ever the same. Protocols for sitting or no sitting vary considerably between surgeons.Nevertheless, tissue grafts like the fatgrafts in BBL heal with 2-3 week.....or they don't. 7 weeks after BBL you could impossibly harm the transferred fat, cells that have not achieved a solid blood supply by that time are long dead.It is not uncommon for patients to feel stiffness or to be sore when going back to excercise, but beware that the longer you rest the longer you will experience this.So at 7 weeks, back to normal is totally advisable and encouraged.

Brazilian Butt Lift recovery time is dependent on how the patient’s body reacts to the procedure. Patients usually return to work after a week but you should not sit without the use of cushions for at least two weeks and you must wear a compression garment for several weeks after the procedure. You should wait until at least 2 weeks after the procedure to engage in sexual activity. Swelling and discomfort normally fades at six weeks. After about a month you will be mostly healed and you can get a nice idea of the permanent results after around six months.

Hello LC817,
I’m sorry for the adverse symptoms you are experiencing. After Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery, pain may occur and should be relieved with analgesics (Aleve, Motrin, Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen, among others). These pain medications are usually prescribed by plastic surgeons to help with general discomfort. Some amount of bruising and swelling is expected and it will disappear with time. Spotty areas of numbness are common and may last several weeks, but will also disappear. Similarly, feelings of sharpness, burning, and tightness are common occurrence during the healing process, but will decrease with each passing day. Your body may look swollen for months, but after 6 months you might appreciate your new and amazingly contoured figure. Plastic surgeons have different post-operative protocols, customized for each patient’s needs and specific requirements, to achieve optimal results. Based on my experience, after performing BBL surgery you must avoid sitting or sleeping on your back at least the first 8 weeks or else the desired outcome will be negatively affected. Putting pressure on your buttocks by sitting down or laying on it, especially for long periods of time, can stiffen, deform and even cause the transplanted fat cells to reabsorb. In the case you can’t absolutely elude sitting, I would recommend you doing it in a modified position, placing a bolster or rolled-up towel under the back of the thighs while sitting down, as to avoid significant pressure. Also, there is a variety of post BBL surgery support cushions available on the market. BBL patients can gradually resume physical activity after two weeks following surgery, yet avoiding strenuous exercise for at least 6-8 weeks. Since every case is different, it’s always best to consult with your plastic surgeon first before starting to work out. I wouldn’t recommend doing squats and/or lunges during the first 8 weeks following BBL because it can cause the newly transferred fat to reabsorb. Hope this is helpful! Dr. De La Cruz. Dr. De La Cruz.   

Dear LC817,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a BBL surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The most important advise I can give you is use it. The more active you are the quicker all of your discomfort will go away. This is called desensitization. We perform BBLs for patients throughout the world and the common feedback is that the quicker patients return to physical activity, the quicker they will feel normal. We encourage our BBL patients to get back to the gym as early as 3 weeks following BBL. Don't worry about the fat, it can't move around and if it is alive at one week, it will be alive forever.