How long is the recovery time when you get a BBL?

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I'm getting a bbl done with lipo on my arms and chin and of course body, the thing is that I've been told recovery is 2 weeks but I work a pretty hands on job with patients in a mental hospital would I be recovered by then ? I do a lot of walking and helping patients

William Bruno, MD · Answer

Two weeks to recover from a Brazilian buttock lift procedure should be sufficient. As long as you are not sitting for prolonged periods of time, you should be fine at your job (which requires lots of walking). Direct sitting should be avoided or modified for two to four weeks post surgery. Ask your plastic surgeon for more specific recommendations.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

Brazilian Butt Lift recovery time is dependent on how the patient’s body reacts to the procedure. Patients usually return to work after a week but you should not sit without the use of cushions for at least two weeks and you must wear a compression garment for several weeks after the procedure. You should wait until at least 2 weeks after the procedure to engage in sexual activity. Swelling and discomfort normally fades at six weeks. After about a month you will be mostly healed and you can get a nice idea of the permanent results after around six months.

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

Post operative pain will vary from procedure to procedure and patient to patient. Liposuction is generally well tolerated with most patients comparing the discomfort to post work out soreness. The fat transfer component does not add a great deal of pain to the procedure.
Most patients will return to most activities of daily life inside of a week (save for those restrictions associated with off loading and pressure recommendations).
As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Kamran Azad, MD · Answer

Thank you for question. Every surgeon has a different recovery 
protocol so it is best to talk with your plastic surgeon about what 
he/she recommends for you. After 2 weeks you should be fine to work but you will most likely be sore, so listen to your body and don't push yourself. In general, I advise my patients not to 
sit on their rear ends at all for the first week. After then they may 
sit for short periods of time with a pillow under your legs above the 
knee for 8 weeks and some patients use a special BBL pillow to alleviate
 pressure on the buttocks. I would not recommend sitting
 normally without a pillow for 8 weeks. Good luck!
Kamran Azad, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Healing after a brazilian butt lift is usually pretty straight forward.  There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The later phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. Most patients can return to their normal activities after a week of surgery although this varies from patient to patient. Best is to follow your surgeon's recovery instructions.

Roger Tsai, MD · Answer

Great question!  You should be able to get back to work within 1-2 weeks, depending on how strenuous your job is.  I let patients sit on their butt after a few days but only for short periods of time.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai   @DrRogerTsai

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Many of my patients return to work after 7 to 14 days if that work is sedentary or nonstrenuous. A week is probably OK with a conservative buttock augmentation of 600 cc to 800 cc per buttock.  If you are going in the 1200 cc to 1800 cc per buttock range, you may need 10 to 14 days. For most patients strenuous activity can be resumed in 6 weeks. I recommend that my patients minimize sitting, even with a pillow, for the first two weeks. (From your job description, I do not think this will be an issue.)   If they must sit, every 30 minutes or an hour, they should get up and stand for a few seconds to take the pressure off.   This reduces the chance for fat necrosis. I usually recommend about 6 weeks before sitting without a pillow. After 6 weeks the fat has revascularized, and they will have a very good idea of their final results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lala_ale7,it is hard to predict how long would your recovery time last. I instruct my patients not to sit for 2 solid weeks. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time. They can sleep on their stomachs or sides. You shouldn't feel any major pain after the procedure but swelling might be an issue. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

That's a great question. Most patients resume light daily activities in a few days after surgery, and return to work in about 7-10 days (no heavy lifting). Seek a board certified plastic surgeon who performs many of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.

Lawrence Scott Ennis, MD, FACS · Answer

It is important to ask your board certified plastic surgeon what his guidelines are for post op recovery.  For my specific patients , they are placed in a compression garment to assist with swelling following surgery; this garment needs to be worn for four to six weeks, depending on their rate of healing and the individual person. Sitting or lying on the back should be avoided for the first week or two after surgery, and cushions should be placed under the buttocks for several weeks afterwards, to avoid putting pressure on the buttocks while it heals. Patients should avoid sitting on anything hard, like a metal chair or wood barstool.  Brazilian butt lift patients can usually return to work after two weeks, and resume exercise after four weeks. Always ask your surgeon if you have any questions about what to do and when to do it. Good luck!

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