How long does it usually take to recover for fat transfer to the hips?

We recommend patients wait a few weeks before resuming normal activities (particularly avoiding pressure in treated area), but you can go back to work before then. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Hello and thank you for your question. The recovery process depends on the location and amount of fat transferred.  Generally, most patients return to work within one week of surgery.  Make sure you
specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have
had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The
most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I
recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic
surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Abigail.    Fat transfer to the hips is done on an outpatient basis, and it is necessary to avoid laying on the areas where fat was transferred for 2 weeks. Depending on amount of fat harvested and number of areas of liposuction, return to work within one week. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon, good luck!

Typically if you undergo extensive liposuction for the fat transfer to happen, you need to take it easy and especially avoid bending/twisting/heavy lifting for 2-4 weeks. Regarding sitting/laying on your side, I have my patients avoid direct sitting or pressure over the fat grafted areas for 4-6 weeks. Each surgeon has his/her own preferences and down time also depends on the extent of your procedure, but most of the time people are back to normal or near normal lives after 4 weeks.

The recovery time in this case goes from 5 to 14 days. This depends on the volume of fat removed by liposuction and to the amount of fat infiltrated.