After BBL & lipo, how long before you can return to work?

Question

I work in the Nursing field, so I'm pretty much on my feet. How long before you're able to sit on the boppy pillow?

Leo Lapuerta, MD · Answer

3 weeks is best for not sitting after a buttock augmentation. I tell my patients minimal 2 weeks but 3 is best.

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

With Brazilian butt lift we transfer fat from one area of the body to the other.  These fat cells are transferred in microinjections throughout multiple planes in the buttock tissue so that they can gain new blood supply and live in their new home, providing increased volume and shape to the buttocks.

Postoperatively, no specific position is indicated and we do not have any sitting restrictions.  The pressure caused by sitting is not sufficient to affect viability of the fat cells and so the postsurgical position depends basically on comfort and any other operations that have been performed.

Patients use girdles for 6 weeks and start therapeutic lymphatic drainage and ultrasound massages in the liposuctioned areas, which continue daily for a total of 10 sessions.  Patients can
return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 4 weeks after surgery.  We usually experience a slow steady improvement for 3 months or so after surgery.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hi.. thank you for the question.. every PS have their indication.. I indicate my patients that start sitting on the buttock area after 2 weeks..

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
I recommend my patients to allow 2-4 weeks for recovery, and to wait at least 7-10 days before going back to work, but each doctor has their own protocol. 
I also recommend not to sit for more than 30 mins. every two hours, for the first 2 weeks, and always with the help of a boppy pillow. Remember that each doctor has their own protocol, it is very important that you talk to him and follow his instructions.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for your question, in your case two weeks to return to work will suffice. For sitting probably 3 to 4 weeks, unless you have the donut pillow. With the pillow you might sit avoiding pressure on your buttocks for short periods of time preferably. Please make sure that you and your surgeon are on the same page and discuss thoroughly all your concerns, options and expectations. Have a safe and pleasant PS journey!Respectfully,Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon

After BBL & lipo, how long before you can return to work?

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