What is the best BBL pillow to use? What’s the best post op compression garment to use and why?

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I’m having my surgery soon and I see so many different products , iam not really sure what I’m looking for and what’s best for my body ! I getting a fat transfer bbl!

John Reilly, MD, FACS · Answer

I bet you're excited! Surgery is both Art and Science and I'm sure your surgeon has their preference in regards to post-operative garments and compression. You should check with their office unless they are going to be providing you with the garment. It's important to avoid direct pressure on the area that has received the fat grafting. This can be done by simply buying a round pillow similar to the shape of a log to sit upon with the pressure placed on the back of your thighs not your buttock. If you must sit in a chair lean forward so that you are putting the pressure on the thighs and less so on the buttock. There is no need to put undue pressure on a surgical site but gentle pressure has some benefits and also gives the patient a sense of support and comfort. Good luck!

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

There are a number of available garments and pillows. The best advice is to follow the recommendations of your board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS). That being said said, in my practice we provide garments from Design Veronique this is combined with Reston foam and a custom tailor to ensure appropriate fit. With regards to pillows, the "Booty Buddy" is most popular. However, the best pressure is no pressure. I have found that pillows are often times taken as license to sit. I recommend patients strictly avoid direct pressure for at least 2 weeks followed by progressive incremental increases (with a goal of 1 hour uninterrupted by 1 month post op).

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

Usually your PS will provide your first post op compression garment? and can recommend their favorite pillow. I use Design Veronique for my body garments. If the patient also has arm liposuction included in their BBL, I use the Marena "chest vest". I also use lipo foam to bad the garment that I recommend you keep using for 2 weeks post op. My favorite BBL pillow is the Booty Buddy.

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