I want to maximize the chances of fat survival after a fat transfer to the buttocks. Would sitting on a plane the day after the procedure decrease the odds? If I get a hotel, how long should I plan to stay for maximum results? Would it be best just to find someone local and take public transportation home? Would any of this matter if the fat transfer was to the legs? Trying to choose the right doctor, but picking local often restricts your selection pool. Thank you!
Answer: Will traveling for fat transfer to buttocks [BBL] and/or legs decrease the odds of fat survival? I appreciate your question.I would not recommend that you sit on the treated area after a Brazilian butt lift. I have my patients avoid putting direct pressure on the treated area by sitting on a pillow. It's important to avoid or minimize sitting after the procedure to not disrupt the new blood supply that's being established into the grafted tissue. This process is called neovascularization and happens between the second and third day and continues for several weeks after that. Excessive pressure or excessive movement are the most damaging between the third and 10th day. I would not recommend you fly out of state for surgery. You can find many talented plastic surgeons in both Northern and Southern California. It's important that your surgeon be close to manage your post operative care.
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Answer: Will traveling for fat transfer to buttocks [BBL] and/or legs decrease the odds of fat survival? I appreciate your question.I would not recommend that you sit on the treated area after a Brazilian butt lift. I have my patients avoid putting direct pressure on the treated area by sitting on a pillow. It's important to avoid or minimize sitting after the procedure to not disrupt the new blood supply that's being established into the grafted tissue. This process is called neovascularization and happens between the second and third day and continues for several weeks after that. Excessive pressure or excessive movement are the most damaging between the third and 10th day. I would not recommend you fly out of state for surgery. You can find many talented plastic surgeons in both Northern and Southern California. It's important that your surgeon be close to manage your post operative care.
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Will traveling for fat transfer to buttocks [BBL] and/or legs decrease the odds of fat survival? Thank you for your question. I would say that it would be advisable not to sit on the treated area postop. The more important question is why are you considering having a procedure done that you have to fly to have? A BBL can be safely done by many board certified plastic surgeons and I would advise against traveling on a plane to see someone to have surgery. You should have surgery with someone in your area who can guide you through the pre-op and post-op course and be available to see you when you have questions and issues post-op. The link I have provided is from the ASPS website and shows board certified plastic surgeons in your area who provide buttock augmentation procedures. If the local doctors you have looked at are not on this list.....you need to go back to the drawing board and this would be a good place to start. Good luck and most importantly.....stay safe!
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Will traveling for fat transfer to buttocks [BBL] and/or legs decrease the odds of fat survival? Thank you for your question. I would say that it would be advisable not to sit on the treated area postop. The more important question is why are you considering having a procedure done that you have to fly to have? A BBL can be safely done by many board certified plastic surgeons and I would advise against traveling on a plane to see someone to have surgery. You should have surgery with someone in your area who can guide you through the pre-op and post-op course and be available to see you when you have questions and issues post-op. The link I have provided is from the ASPS website and shows board certified plastic surgeons in your area who provide buttock augmentation procedures. If the local doctors you have looked at are not on this list.....you need to go back to the drawing board and this would be a good place to start. Good luck and most importantly.....stay safe!
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Will traveling for fat transfer to buttocks [BBL] and/or legs decrease the odds of fat survival? You will need to discuss these concerns with your surgeon, as your surgeon should be able to guide you to the best recovery.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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January 13, 2016
Answer: Will traveling for fat transfer to buttocks [BBL] and/or legs decrease the odds of fat survival? You will need to discuss these concerns with your surgeon, as your surgeon should be able to guide you to the best recovery.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA
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Answer: Will traveling for fat transfer to buttocks [BBL] and/or legs decrease the odds of fat survival? Hello dear!
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Answer: Will traveling for fat transfer to buttocks [BBL] and/or legs decrease the odds of fat survival? Hello dear!
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Will traveling for fat transfer to buttocks [BBL] and/or legs decrease the odds of fat survival? The short answer is yes. The fat that is transferred need to develop a new blood supply and applying direct pressure to the area (by sitting on it) with minimize its ability to do so. Most surgeons recommend about 4-6 weeks of no direct pressure on the area. Hope this helps!
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Will traveling for fat transfer to buttocks [BBL] and/or legs decrease the odds of fat survival? The short answer is yes. The fat that is transferred need to develop a new blood supply and applying direct pressure to the area (by sitting on it) with minimize its ability to do so. Most surgeons recommend about 4-6 weeks of no direct pressure on the area. Hope this helps!
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