When can I return to work after a BBL if I work as a cocktail server at a busy nightclub?

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.
Every plastic surgeon has his/her own postoperative protocol which he/she recommends. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD
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Butt Augmentation Specialist
Liposuction Specialist
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello eavie67,
It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! For a faster recovery and eye-catching results, I would recommend you getting a VASER Liposuction with fat transfer to the buttocks (Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). VASER Liposuction is an advanced body contouring procedure that selectively remove unwanted body fat. This method uses minimally-invasive ultrasound technology to breaks up fat while leaving all other important tissues intact, resulting in significant desirable effects with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Consequently, patients recover considerably quicker as they suffer reduced bleeding, bruising and swelling in the treated areas. The shorter recovery time needed for VASER Liposuction makes it more convenient and appealing to my patients, who may return to work and their regular activities as short as one week after surgery. Plastic surgeons have different post-operative protocols, customized for every patient, to achieve the best results. After BBL surgery, I typically recommend my patients wearing specialized compression garments around the clock (except for showering) during six months, to reduce swelling and help their skin contract smoothly to their new body’s contours. It would ideal that patients wear compression garments with sleeves when they get liposuction in arms. Since ill-fitting garments can lead to contour irregularities, I advise my patients about the correct method of using them, to limit folds and creases in the garments, and regularly check if they are worn properly. Additionally, at least ten lymphatic drainage massage sessions are required, starting 24 hours after the procedure, to eliminate excess lymph fluid, alleviate swelling and discomfort, and also prevent complications such as seromas (fluid collection) and contour irregularities (indentations, and/or fibrosis). Moreover, patients who successfully avoid sitting or putting pressure on their buttocks or stretching them for the first 8 weeks after BBL are much more likely to have long-lasting results than patients who fail to follow this advice. Good luck and may God bless you! Dr. De La Cruz. 

Dear eavie67,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

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
I recommend my patients to wait at least 7-10 days before going back to work, and you should not sit for more than 30 mins. every two hours, for the first 2 weeks. If you have any concerns, I suggest you to follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

Hello, thank you for your inquire. It is recommended for better results to wear a garment for your body and another one for your arms for at least two weeks after the surgery for the swelling and bruising to go down. I recommend you visit a certified plastic surgeon of your choice to resolve all of your concerns before surgery. I am at your service if you have any other concerns.sincerely,Jaime Campos Leon, MD.

Most patients resume light daily activities in a few days after surgery, and return to work in about a week or 10 days (no heavy lifting). I would recommend consulting your surgeon since each surgeon has a slightly different post op protocol.