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
#CoreAesthetic
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