How long after having a BBL can you sit without worrying about losing fat?

During the first six weeks after a BBL, sitting is to minimized.  If they have to sit, it is critical that every 30 minutes or an hour that patients get up and stand for a few seconds to take the pressure off.   This reduces the chance for fat necrosis.  After 6 weeks the fat has revascularized, and you have a very good idea of your final results.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

I have my BBL patients avoid sitting for 10 days after surgery except for using the toilet.  This means they are either laying on their belly or their sides or standing during this period of time.  After these initial 10 days I have them sit with modifications for another 4 weeks, meaning they use some type of pillow underneath their thighs to slightly offload the pressure from their buttocks.

Hello and thank you for your question,Meticulous postoperative care is essential to optimized the "take" of the fat. Especially important is avoiding any direct pressure on the buttocks for 2 weeks following the procedure. The buttocks feel a little firmer in the months following the procedure, but this resolves with massage and ultrasound treatment. In my opinion, the results are far superior to buttock auction with buttock implants. I recommend a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss the available treatment options. Best regards, Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS