Can I drive for two hours at at time 3 1/2 weeks post op from a BBL?

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I need to begin driving to school again next Monday and that will be ALMOST 4 weeks since I had BBL fat grafting... I don't want to completely sit on my butt still, doc said I can sit minimally after 2 weeks... But I have a 1 hr drove to school and 2 hour classes... Are there any techniques/ pillows for me to sit on my thighs rather than butt or something?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

The best person to ask about this is your surgeon, as every surgeon has their own advice. Generally, I recommend that patients don't sit for at least 2 weeks after surgery. Sitting can damage the fat that has been transferred. If you have to sit, do so for very short period of times and alter your position so you don't put too much pressure in one area for too long.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
I recommend my patients to wait at least 10 days before flying/driving back to home, and you should not 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 to follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think that moving around a lot and not putting too much pressure on your buttocks is a good idea.  Sitting on the thighs and not the buttocks may be better.

Maan Kattash, MD, FRCS, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Assuming that you are in good general health with no other medical issues,  you should be able to drive at this stage.You are far enough from your surgery. At 4 weeks postop, most patients should be able to go back to their life routine. Exercise your judgement and advance your activity as tolerated.I tell my patients to discard the garment at 6 weeks and to expect their result from 12 weeks onwards.

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