How do you use toilet after a BBL?

Question

Hello there, I know this will sound gross, but I am genuinely confused as to how I should use the toilet to go poo after BBL. I know some people use lawnchairs placed over toilets but I want to know what you all recommend.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You do not want to apply pressure to your hips or buttocks.  If you have a sturdy grab bar by the toilet, hold on to it.  If you can squat, purchase a raised toilet seat with rails. Be careful not to fall in using either option.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear aloeglow,prolonged pressure on your buttocks can endanger the transferred fat. However, a few minutes of sitting should be safe. You can discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Gabriel Chiu, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question. After a BBL, in order to not apply pressure to the area, you would want to squat over the toilet. It would be beneficial to take a stool softener or have a good intake of fiber, so that it is easier to go, and you will not have to squat over the toilet for prolonged periods of time. Also, there are step-ups that you can use to squat higher over the toilet bowl. Believe it or not, I saw them for sale at Costco. As always, consult with your surgeon for further recommendations.

Frederick G. Weniger, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your question. After a BBL you do want to avoid pressure on the buttocks. However, to use the restroom afterwards will do no harm being that it is only for a few minutes. However, address your concern with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!Thanks for the question, and don't worry about sitting down on the toilet, because is just for a few minutes. Always being careful.Good luck :)

How do you use toilet after a BBL?

Answers (5)