Staying Only 3 Days Post Op After Brazilian Butt Lift?

Question

I know it's not recommended to sit on my rare after bbl surgery but I'm planning on getting work done then quickly returning home to heal and get get from loved ones. How safe is it flying home two days p/o? How will that affect my bbl and my lipo, when should I anticipate going back to work? What should I get to prepare for my 2.5 hr return?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would not recommend flying 3 days after surgery.  However, there is little evidence based medicine to support the appropriate time period before flying.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. You should be able to go on vacation by 3-4 weeks after your surgery. But this is valid only with assuming postoperative recovery is uneventful. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.

Christopher T. Chia, MD · Answer

I would recommend giving yourself more than three days to fly following BBL. First, prolonged pressure (sitting) on the fat grafts will decrease the amount of fat that survives. Second, complications decrease in general the more time passes from the time of operation. Third, if you need to see your surgeon for any reason, he or she is not available. I would discuss this with the plastic surgeon.

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

I recommend that you stay longer. I have many patients come to me for this surgery and I recommend that they stay in NYC area for about 7 days after surgery. This will ensure that they are close by during the immediate post op period when serious complications can occur. Also, the risk of injuring the fat or getting a blood clot when flying is higher ther first few days after surgery. Many people fly to get this surgery, but if you cannot invest the appropriate time for the recovery, then you may want to consider other options. You amy wnat to stay local.

Jaime Perez, MD · Answer

Hello. I would recommend waiting at least seven to ten days before flying home after a Brazilian butt lift. Before seven days, it is impossible to be sure that the added fat is healthy and alive, and it is very important to be close to your surgeon for at least that long in case of any negative reactions. Once you return home after the 7-10 days, you will be okay to return to work as well.

	
	Jaime Perez, MD
	Brazilian Butt Lift Specialist
	Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD · Answer

BBL recovery can be uncomfortable and your aftercare is important. I personally think it is best if you don't travel for at least two weeks.  Being in close contact with your surgeon is an important safety measue.  Most of the time it isn't necessary but if there are problems, you want your doctor to be there to take care of you. 

If you must travel, discuss with your doctor the ideal sitting positions and blood clot prevention. 

Overall, it is really best to be within a car trips distance from your doctor.

Staying Only 3 Days Post Op After Brazilian Butt Lift?

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