I sat the whole first week of my Brazilian Butt Lift did I damage the fat?

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Hi so i got a bbl 11 days ago and I got super sick right away. I was having horrible headaches i couldn't eat I would vomit everything and my pressure was high so the whole first weak I was sitting down day and night but I was sitting the whole time on a Inflatable swimming tube I never sat on my butt directly. I got a blood transfusion and feel so much better so I no longer sit on my butt as much but I'm scared that I damaged the fat and the end results

David Boudreault, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi yoce30,I'm sorry to hear about your rough recovery.  Most plastic surgeons will advocate minimizing any pressure to the buttock for 2-3 weeks after surgery.  Various methods of avoiding pressure (like your swim tube) are used to help ease the recovery.  It sounds like you did what you could, given the circumstance.  Only about 2/3 of fat survives, but even without a sitting protocol, you will see a good amount of fat survive.  At this point you are on the home stretch and should make sure you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you realistic expectations.  Hope that helps!Best,Dr. B

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.
Where did you go for your BBL?  Did you speak with your surgeon?  I imagine he/she would want to know if you had a blood transfusion.  You should also reach out to him/her about the sitting.  He/she will be able to point you in the best direction. 
Best of Luck!  
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD#TopREALSELFDoctor#CoreREALSELFDoctorButt Augmentation SpecialistLiposuction SpecialistBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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