How soon can I return to my 8hr sitting desk job after BBL?

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I have a desk job (8hr shift), I haven't decided if I was going to quit yet, but hypothetically if I didn't quit, how soon can I return to work? I will be in Miami for June 18 (sx 6/19) and returning 6/24. How soon can I return to wrk after bbl surgery. Also I've seen reviews of ladies with more stomach hanging than I have, is the a possibility that I will NOT need TT?

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

BBL outcomes are entirely dependent upon graft viability and survival. The greater the survival, the more successful the outcome. These grafts are very pressure sensitive as pressure decreases local blood flow which then potentially compromises the graft take.The recommendations for prolonged sitting/unrelieved pressure will vary from one physician to another. I generally recommend avoiding prolonged sitting for a month or so. Occasional rest periods for sitting using a specialized pillow with escalating frequency and length are progressively integrated as a patient heals.With reference to your specific question, a traditional desk job should be avoided for at least a few weeks. A specialized pressure relief pillow is an absolute. I recommend patients work towards 1 hour total of seated resting per day by the 4 week mark.As always, discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon.

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! For my patients having a BBL procedure, I recommend that they take 10 to 14 days off of work, three weeks off of cardio at the gym, and six weeks off of weight training and yoga exercises. When you return to work, you can use a BBL pillow to avoid sitting directly on your buttocks. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

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.
If you have a surgery already scheduled, then the best practice is to check with that surgeon and his/her office to get their specific protocol and follow their specific recovery protocol. 
It is not possible to comment on whether you need or will not need a TT without, at minimum, providing photos with question.
I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD#TopREALSELFDoctor#CoreREALSELFDoctorButt Augmentation SpecialistLiposuction SpecialistBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You may be able to return to a sedentary job within one week, provided you are not putting direct pressure on the buttocks.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend my patients to avoid sitting for the first two weeks after surgery. Then,  a special BBL pillow can be used  for short durations. Consult your surgeon for post op instructions since each surgeon's protocol is slightly different.

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