I had bbl with hip fat transfer 3 wks ago. I also had liposuction to my abdomen inner/ outer thighs, waist, and banana rolls. I have very minimal bruising and swelling has come down a lot. Please advise
October 22, 2019
Answer: Varying answers likely, consult with your surgeon This question will elicit different answers because there is no "set" length of time that every surgeon agrees on. To be on the safe side, I recommend six weeks of avoiding directly sitting or sleeping on the fat grafted areas. This is an investment of both time and money for you so I would recommend taking care of your surgical sites. Use pillows to help and be sure to ask your surgeon as well. Thank you.
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October 22, 2019
Answer: Varying answers likely, consult with your surgeon This question will elicit different answers because there is no "set" length of time that every surgeon agrees on. To be on the safe side, I recommend six weeks of avoiding directly sitting or sleeping on the fat grafted areas. This is an investment of both time and money for you so I would recommend taking care of your surgical sites. Use pillows to help and be sure to ask your surgeon as well. Thank you.
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February 4, 2019
Answer: Sitting after 3 weeks The most important thing here is to listen to your surgeon's recommendations! They know exactly where they put the fat and how much pressure can be tolerated in certain areas. Having said that, I usually recommend to my patients to stay of the buttocks/hips for 3 weeks after surgery. At that point, I am ok with them sitting on the areas because whatever fat in that area that has grown a blood supply is generally theirs to keep. I do not generally see big differences after week 3 when it comes to sitting and creating compression of those grafted areas. You are probably ok to sit at this point but most importantly....listen to your surgeon's recs!
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February 4, 2019
Answer: Sitting after 3 weeks The most important thing here is to listen to your surgeon's recommendations! They know exactly where they put the fat and how much pressure can be tolerated in certain areas. Having said that, I usually recommend to my patients to stay of the buttocks/hips for 3 weeks after surgery. At that point, I am ok with them sitting on the areas because whatever fat in that area that has grown a blood supply is generally theirs to keep. I do not generally see big differences after week 3 when it comes to sitting and creating compression of those grafted areas. You are probably ok to sit at this point but most importantly....listen to your surgeon's recs!
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January 8, 2021
Answer: When can Thank you for sharing your question. Three to four weeks is usually enough time to start sitting and sleeping on your back. However, the less pressure on the butt the better. So you can still try to avoid sitting completely on your butt for as much time as possible. Sitting mostly on your upper thighs is always a good idea. Sitting up straight with good posture, with the butt all the way back and your back fully against the chair will help avoid pressure on your butt as well. Special pillows like the booty budy or the booty pillow also work well.
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January 8, 2021
Answer: When can Thank you for sharing your question. Three to four weeks is usually enough time to start sitting and sleeping on your back. However, the less pressure on the butt the better. So you can still try to avoid sitting completely on your butt for as much time as possible. Sitting mostly on your upper thighs is always a good idea. Sitting up straight with good posture, with the butt all the way back and your back fully against the chair will help avoid pressure on your butt as well. Special pillows like the booty budy or the booty pillow also work well.
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