Can I sit for 10 minutes after a BBL?

Question

Am about 4 weeks post-op and recently had an eye exam where the optometrist had me sit down, i sat down for about 10mins i put my hands under my thighs in order to relieve some pressure but am afraid i might have put some pressure on my buttocks and am scared this might affect my results?up to this point i had not sat at all.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

You should wait at least 2 weeks before sitting without a support cushion and sleeping on your back. Sitting with no support too soon can harm the newly moved fat cells.

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Hello laurinflores,

Congratulations on your recent Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery! Plastic surgeons have different post-operative protocols, customized for each patient to achieve the best results. I typically instruct my patients to avoid sitting at least the first 8 weeks after surgery. Putting pressure on your buttocks by sitting down or laying on it, especially for long periods of time, can stiffen, deform and even cause the transplanted fat cells to reabsorb. Next time that you can’t absolutely elude sitting, I recommend you doing it in a modified position, placing a bolster or rolled-up towel under the back of the thighs while sitting down, as to avoid significant pressure. Also, there is a variety of post BBL surgery support cushions available on the market. You might have not compromise your BBL final outcome during your eye examination but it’s always best to follow your surgeon’s pots-operative instructions to the letter to guarantee BBL optimal results. Good luck and may God bless you! Dr. De La Cruz.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear laurinflores,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. But every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Check with your surgeon as he/she may have different post op instructions. Generally speaking, by 3 weeks you are ok to put some pressure on your buttocks. However, the longer you wait the better your results. Please see your surgeon if you are still concerned.Regards,

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It's important to avoid directly sitting on your butt for at least two weeks after surgery to ensure the best outcome. The longer you can avoid sitting, the better your ultimate outcome.You should also wear your garments for about four weeks. Minimize your activity (exercise) for about four weeks also. Most patients will take off about 1 or 2 weeks from work and will use special pillows to sit on when returning to work. Please follow up with your surgeon.

Can I sit for 10 minutes after a BBL?

Answers (5)

Answer: BBL sitting

Answer: BBL sitting

Answer: Can I sit for 10 minutes after a BBL?

Answer: Can I sit for 10 minutes after a BBL?

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Brazilian Butt Lift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Can I sit for 10 minutes after a BBL?

Answers (5)

Answer: BBL sitting

Answer: BBL sitting

Answer: Can I sit for 10 minutes after a BBL?

Answer: Can I sit for 10 minutes after a BBL?

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Brazilian Butt Lift

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.