Is popping or cracking my hips a bad thing during BBL recovery?

Question

Hey, im having my bbl done in few weeks, i know that you are not suppose to move a alot after the surgery, but i have a bad habit of popping or cracking my hips which will require using glute muscle, is that bad thing in a recovery?

S. Alexander Earle, MD, FACS · Answer

That’s usually your joints/muscles adjusting, not the fat itself. Early in recovery you’re tight, your posture changes, your movement is restricted so these noises can happen. However, pain, redness, fever, or swelling is not normal. If anything feels concerning, always report it.

Gregory Lakin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. During the recovery period after a BBL procedure, it is generally safe to pop or crack your hips. However, it's important to be careful and gentle with your movements to avoid putting unnecessary strain on the healing tissues. It's worth noting that you may experience some difficulty performing these movements at first due to swelling and pain.

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

We keep our patients from sitting for 3 weeks and do not really restrict other activities.  I would ask your surgeon to make sure, but if you can pop your hip without sitting then I don't think it's an issue. Best Wishes!!

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

I like this question because I too like to crack my hip, neck, shoulders, elbows etc. This will not be an issue as far as you recovery. It will not affect your BBL. But because of he swelling and soreness it, it might prove difficult at first. Once you eventually do crack your hip, I’m sure it will feel great!!

Best of luck!
Dr. Miguel Mota

Best of luck!
Dr. Miguel Mota

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. I think you will have to refrain from cracking/popping your hip during the recovery. I would speak to your plastic surgeon first to express your concern. Recovery and post operative care is just as important as the surgery itself.

Gokhan Haytoglu, MD · Answer

Hello , in my opinion , it will not affect your surgery or results , we even recommend stretching after surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Fabulous727180,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Fabulous727180, thank you for your question. Post-operative recovery is dependent on a variety of factors including the surgical technique used, that is why it is really important in the post-operative  to follow your surgeon's instructions and discuss this concern, he will be able to advise you based on your individual case and the surgical technique performed. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.  American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

I am not sure what popping or crecking means exactly but we generally recommend our patients to be active during recovery period. Fat is placed in subcutaneous pockets so mucle action will not affect it. It is always good to discuss postoperative regiment and activity with your surgeon. Hope this helps.

Karl William Schwarz, MD · Answer

You are starting off with the wrong assumption. You should move a lot after surgery! That's how you prevent a blood clot from forming in your legs that could break off and go to your lungs. You want to move frequently. Cracking your hips won't affect anything at all. Crack away.