Is it safe to sleep on a BBL mattress ( mattress with a hole for the butt area)?

Thank you for your question regarding a BBL mattress for your buttock. Yes, I firmly believe in a BBL mattress after your BBL procedure. I believe in it so much that I custom-make BBL mattresses for almost all my BBL patients. During healing from a BBL, the newly transferred fat cells mustn't be compressed. If they are compressed, they become strangulated, run out of oxygen, and die; this leads to a sub-optimal result. The BBL mattress should let your buttock hang and avoid contact with any surface. Even sheets on a bed or the mattress can impact the recovery of the fat. Therefore I highly endorse the BBL mattress after a BBL procedure.

A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) involves fat grafting to enhance the shape and size of the buttocks. After the procedure, it's essential to follow specific postoperative care instructions to optimize the results and ensure a safe recovery.

One common postoperative recommendation is to avoid direct pressure on the buttocks for an extended period. This means avoiding sitting or lying directly on the buttocks for several weeks to allow the newly transferred fat cells to establish a blood supply and survive in their new location.

A BBL mattress, also known as a BBL pillow or cushion, is designed to help distribute weight away from the buttocks while sitting or lying down. These cushions often have a gap or opening in the center to relieve pressure on the buttocks.

If you're considering using a BBL mattress, it's crucial to:

Follow Your Surgeon's Recommendations: Your plastic surgeon will provide specific instructions regarding postoperative care, including the use of specialized cushions. Adhering to these instructions is crucial for a successful recovery.

Use the Right Type of Cushion: Make sure the BBL mattress or cushion is appropriate for your specific postoperative needs and follows your surgeon's recommendations.

Maintain a Safe Sleeping Position: While using a BBL mattress, it's important to avoid putting direct pressure on the buttocks while sleeping. You may need to sleep on your side or in a modified position to prevent compressing the treated area.

Always consult with your plastic surgeon before using any specific products, including BBL mattresses. They can guide you on the best ways to protect your results during the initial stages of recovery.

Thank you for your question regarding using a BBL mattress post surgery.

In my practice, I do not want any pressure after any fat transfer procedure to the area. The fat was transferred for three weeks. In my experience, the BBL mattress can be a great option for patients.

I recommend that you ask your board-certified plastic surgeon for his/her office staff.

It is important to keep pressure off the fat grafted areas for as long as possible. Most surgeons have their own protocol for pressure offloading and that time can range from two weeks to two months. Using BBL cushions or mattresses appear to be effective options as long as they don't put pressure on any grafted area or make it more difficult for you to get out of bed from the tummy tuck. Combining a tummy tuck and BBL can make your recovery harder, so understand you will have to be extra vigilant about pressure offloading.
Be sure to discuss this your surgeon to ensure they are okay with this and you are clear on their protocol so you can optimize your outcome.

Hello @psanford, thank you for your question. It is always important to take into consideration the opinion of the specialist who performed the surgery. It depends a lot on the surgical technique and the technology used in this procedure. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.