Does everyone have to wake up on their back after a BBL?

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Also, for the followup massages I heard that you have to be on your back? Isn't that going to damage the fat?

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. The answer is no. With Brazilian butt lift we transfer fat from one area of the body to the other. These fat cells are transferred in microinjections throughout multiple planes in the buttock tissue so that they can gain new blood supply and live in their new home, providing increased volume and shape to the buttocks.Postoperatively, no specific position is indicated and we do not have any sitting restrictions.  The pressure caused by sitting is not sufficient to affect viability of the fat cells and so the postsurgical position depends basically on comfort and any other operations that have been performed.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Depending on the anesthesiologist and surgeon this varies. Mostly patients wake up on their back to ensure a patent airway - as patient safety comes first. A short period of time on your back right after surgery will not impact the result.

Ravinder Jarial, DO · Answer

Greetings. It is not unusual to wake up on the back after the BBL.  This is to protect the airway and make sure there are no issues.  Eventually, patients are placed on their stomach after it is determined there are no issues that will compromise their safety.  Every surgeon and facility has a different protocol.  Ultimately, the safety of the patient is paramount.  A short period of time on the back will not affect anything drastically. Best wishes.

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for your inquiry, your safety comes first so proper breathing needs to be assured. Besides it is only for a short period of time, Respectfully,Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon

Richard Dale Reynolds, MD · Answer

Mostly patients wake up on their back to ensure a safe airway. Patient survival is more important than fat survival. A short period of time on your back right after surgery should not impact the result.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Patients are awakened in different positions usually as a preferences of both the surgeon and anesthesiologist.  Short times on the buttocks should not impact "take" of the fat.

Does everyone have to wake up on their back after a BBL?

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