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I appreciateyour question.I recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon. Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.The best wayto assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see aboard-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorativeplastic surgery.Best of luck!Dr. SchwartzBoardCertified Plastic SurgeonDirector-BeverlyHills Breast and Body Institute#RealSelf100Surgeon
Thank you for your question. Rest is important to the healing process, so do it as much as possible following your procedure. Drink plenty of fluids, and be sure to take the prescribed medications. Most likely, you will be able to resume calm, quiet work within a few days to weeks following Buttock enhancement surgery. You should still avoid physical exertion for several weeks. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago
Thank you for your question. Patients can return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 3 to 4 weeks after surgery. Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in these procedures.
I usually allow my patients to return to light exercise within about two weeks, but this will vary. You are best to ask your surgeon his preferences based upon how you are healing.
I generally allow my patients to return to exercise after about 2 weeks but you must start slowly and hold back if the exercise creates discomfort or pain.
I think that you would probably be happier with around 1500 cc per buttock. Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
Unless you are very petite, 150 cc of grafted fat is not a lot. Without photos it is very difficult to evaluate the potential impact of such transfer on your appearance. You should keep in mind that not all grafted fat cells will survive. Hardness at the injection site can mean a lot was...
Possibly. There may be interventions to improve this situation. Discuss this with your surgeon of choice.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
Thank you for your question. After a BBL patients can return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 4 weeks after surgery. We usually experience a slow steady improvement for 3 months or so after surgery.
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