Are BBL pillows safe or will it cut blood supply to my buttocks?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Best to ask your plastic surgeon for his/her recommendation.  I recommend that my patients minimize sitting, even with a pillow (boppy or BBL), 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 they will have a very good idea of their final results.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Versatile212658,
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. 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. 
But 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

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Each doctor has their own protocol. It is very important that you talk to him about your concerns and goals. I recommend my patients not to sit for more than 30 mins. every two hours, for the first 2 weeks, and always with the help of a boppy pillow. If you have any concerns, I suggest you follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

it’s a pillow. If used in a safe manner pillows are safe.
Sitting On any surface can compromise blood flow. This is why paraplegics sometimes get pressure sores and ulcers from sitting too long.
People with normals sensation, unlike paraplegics,  who have sensation typically don’t allow pressure to the point of dangerous ischemia from sitting because it is uncomfortable.
Plastic surgeons would not recommend BBL pillows if they were dangerous.
Best, 
Mats Hagstrom MD

Are BBL pillows safe or will it cut blood supply to my buttocks?

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Answer: Pillows are safe if used safely

Answer: Pillows are safe if used safely

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