I have old neck injuries from whiplash 10 years ago. The only thing preventing the BBL is how rough the recovery process is.
The recovery is usually not as bad as patients think.During the recovery period, we typically ask the patient to take a minimum of one week off, but if possible, two weeks would be better. The reason for that is because we prefer the patient to not sit directly on the buttocks for the first two weeks. In my practice, I provide every one of my BBL patients a comfort pillow that offloads any pressure from the buttocks, as well as a surgical garment. Offloading pressure from the buttocks is recommended for two weeks, and each patient will be in a compressive garment for a full month. This special garment is used following liposuction, because compression is important to help with swelling and pain, and to improve overall comfort. It is also really effective in helping to maintain the shape that was achieved during the procedure.In terms of the recovery, the first couple of days your entire body will be very sore, similar to how you would feel if you had done a very heavy gym workout. Usually during days three, four, or five you will begin to feel better, and after about one week you will feel a lot like yourself. You could expect to have swelling and bruising for the first several weeks, but most of that subsides after about a month. By three months you can expect to have a good idea of your final result but it is usually after six months when you will see it, as well as the amount of fat that you will end up keeping.I hope that answers your question on recovery. It's great you're doing your research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients.Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!
