Can I lay on my stomach after having a BBL with a tummy tuck done at the same time?

Dear Fernanda.1,

It's understandable that you're looking for the best way to recover comfortably while preserving the results of both your Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and tummy tuck procedures. It's crucial to avoid putting pressure on both the newly transferred fat to your buttocks from the BBL and the incision from your tummy tuck to ensure optimal healing and results.

I advise against lying directly on your stomach after these procedures. Instead, I recommend my patients recover on their backs using a specially designed BBL pillow. This pillow has a cutout where your buttocks can rest comfortably without touching anything, thus avoiding pressure on the newly transferred fat. Additionally, this positioning helps protect the tummy tuck incision from undue pressure and stress that could compromise the healing process.

This recovery method is designed to ensure both comfort and the integrity of the surgical outcomes for both procedures. It's important to follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative care instructions closely, as proper care and positioning are crucial for your healing and to achieve the best possible results.

If you have any further questions or concerns about your recovery process, please do not hesitate to discuss them with your surgeon. They can provide you with personalized advice tailored to your specific procedures and health profile.

Sincerely,

Dr. Katzen
Plastic Surgeon

This depends on your surgeon’s particular post-op instructions. However, generally speaking, patients are advised not to lie on their stomach after a tummy tuck.

I would advise not laying on your fresh tummy tuck for 6-8 weeks to avoid having areas of skin necrosis from the pressure. I recommend not doing the two procedures together, or plan to sleep on your sides only. Initially, you may have to sleep on your back with the tuck.