11 weeks post op BBL, how long will I need to use my booty buddy?

Question

I am 11 weeks post op from my bbl. I'm still using bbl pillow to drive and i sit on a pillow at work. My doctor wanted to me to use it for up to 8 weeks and I have a follow up with him in 3 weeks but I wanted to know what is the recommended time for continuing use of the bbl pillow?

Nikesh K. Patel, MD · Answer

At our office we recommend that a BBL pillow be used to take any pressure off the buttocks for at least six weeks post BBL.  After the six weeks has passed, the newly transferred fat cells have likely created the necessary blood supply to keep the fat cells alive.  Once the six weeks are up, my patients typically stop using the BBL pillow and resume normal daily activities.  Using the BBL for longer than six weeks is not always necessary, but it certainly cannot hurt.Be sure to follow your surgeon's instructions for best results.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are too thin, a Brazilian Butt Lift may not be possible.

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.
I recommend that my patients who just had a BBL to use a booty pillow to take any pressure off the buttocks for at least five weeks post BBL.  After the five weeks are up, my patients typically stop using the booty pillow and resume normal daily activities. 
Be sure to follow your surgeon's instructions for best results
I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD
#CoreAesthetic
Butt Augmentation Specialist
Liposuction Specialist
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  LovingMeSomeMe78,I instruct my patients not to sit for 2 solid weeks. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time. They can sleep on their stomachs or sides. But every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kelvin Eusebio, MD · Answer

Dear lovingMeSomeMe78,Congratulations on having your BBL. The use of  the pillow is recommend for first few weeks after the procedure to secure the fat survival. At this point there is no need to keep using it. Best wishes.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
I recommend my patients to use the bobby pillow for at least the first 6 weeks. If you have any concerns, I suggest you to follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

11 weeks post op BBL, how long will I need to use my booty buddy?

Answers (6)

More Brazilian Butt Lift Questions

Will I get average results with a BBL? 130lbs and 5’2" (Photo)

Is it good to have a vacuum slim machine 2.5 weeks post bbl? Or is ultra sound better or ultrasonic cavitation or infrared?

I fainted 4 days post op BBL after showering and woke up on my back! Will that kill fat cells or deform my shape?

Will the fat stay in your hip area after getting a BBL?

Fever in butt after BBL (Photo)

How long does it take for your butt to become soft after a BBL?

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS