BBL recovery - foam boards? What do I really need?

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The more i read, the more confused I get. My surgery is next month and the only suppplies they told me to buy are compression garments but for after the initial one that is provided gets loose. However reading on this website people buy much more and my question is what do I really need? Also I have a nursing pillow, can that be used as a bum pillow? Foam boards? Curvy curve mattress?

Isabel Balza, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question,Hi, I like to recommend to my patients the compression garments and usually after months is necessary to change for a small one also is very useful the abdominal foam (epifoam pads) Please make sure to contact a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Good luck :)

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ailyou,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time.  I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Jonathan Kaplan, MD, MPH · Answer

There are a lot of opinions out there on what you "need" after a BBL procedure. The garment is most important to reduce swelling and help skin tighten. I get one for my patients that has openings in the buttocks so as not to compress the new fat. The new fat needs to gain a good blood supply in order to survive, so less pressure and trauma to that area is better. Some patients have bought booty type pillows to alleviate the pressure while sitting, but standard pillows under the back of your legs under the buttocks will work just fine too. Good luck with your procedure!

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello Dear,
I recommend you to make an appointment with a board plastic surgeon to talk about your options and concerns.
Good luck :)

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Every surgeon is different in terms of what they might recommend post-op. Not all use foam or even compression garments.  Best to follow your surgeon's instructions.

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