How long do you have to stay off your butt after receiving a Brazilian butt lift?

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Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures. Postoperatively, no specific position is indicated and we do not have any sitting restrictions. I consider that the pressure caused by sitting is not sufficient to affect viability of the fat cells and so the postsurgical position depends basically on comfort and any other operations that have been performed. Best is to check with your chosen surgeon. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

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.

Each surgeon has a slightly different protocol.  In my practice, I do not want you to sit on your butt at all (Except when utilizing the restroom) for 1 week.  Then you can utilize a pressure off-loading device (i.e. Booty Buddy).  After 4 weeks there are no more sitting restrictions.Best of Luck!  Please reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD#TopREALSELFDoctor#CoreREALSELFDoctorButt Augmentation SpecialistBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Vijay K. Bindingnavele, MD, FACS · Answer

Most surgeons would prefer that you not sit for 6 weeks after a BBL.  For the first two weeks there should be no sitting at all and after that you can sit for short periods on a pillow on your thighs so that there is no pressure on your buttocks and the pressure is on your thighs.

James E. Hardy, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for the question. I have my patients sit on a memory foam pillow for limited amounts of time right after surgery. This can vary depending on the surgeon so check with your PS first. Best of Luck -Dr Hardy

How long do you have to stay off your butt after receiving a Brazilian butt lift?

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