How Can I Sit After a Brazilian Butt Lift?

It’s important to realize that fat cells are very fragile in
the immediate post-operative period. This situation doesn’t improve until these
fat cells have re-established blood supply with the surrounding tissue. In most
cases this takes about two weeks to occur. At this point fat cells become less
sensitive to the effects of pressure and are less likely to be damaged by
sitting or lying on the buttocks.For
these reasons, we limit sitting or lying on the buttocks to one hour intervals
for the first two weeks following surgery. When patients do sit in a chair they
should rest their weight on their posterior thighs away from their buttocks. In
addition they should utilize an inflatable pillow whenever possible. When
sleeping they should be on either their side or abdomen to avoid pressure on
the buttock.These
routines place obvious limitations on physical activity for post-operative
patients. Unfortunately, failure to comply with these recommendations can result
in fat cell death from pressure. This can result in contour irregularity and a
less than optimal result.

The Brazilian Butt Lift utilizes your own natural fat for
the augmentation. One of the keys of the
fat transfer is that it is incorporated and becomes your fat just in a better
place!



The key is how do we maximize the amount of fat that is
going “take” or survive for the augmentation.
One of the things that can help increase the amount of fat that stays
after the transfer is preventing any trauma to the buttock area, that includes
sitting. The pressure of sitting can be harmful to the fat for the first couple
of weeks after the transfer.



I typically have patients avoid sitting for two weeks after
the surgery. They can walk and sleep on
their belly, just no sitting. After the
first two weeks they can sit for an hour with a 10 minute break in between
sitting sessions. After six weeks they
can return to all of their normal routines.



There are special pillows that patients can purchase that avoids any pressure
on the buttock in the post-operative period so that they can sit at work and
still protect their fat transfer procedure.



I hope this helps, be sure to discuss this with your board
certified plastic surgeon.

Thank you for your question. It is recommend do not sit without the pillow for one month. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Thanks for your question. You can purchase a small pillow to place underneath your thighs, which will take some of the weight off your buttocks. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Take care,
Moises Salama M.D., Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Brazilian Butt Lift recovery time is dependent on how the patient’s body reacts to the procedure. Patients usually return to work after a week but you should not sit without the use of cushions for at least two weeks and you must wear a compression garment for several weeks after the procedure. You should wait until at least 2 weeks after the procedure to engage in sexual activity. Swelling and discomfort normally fades at six weeks. After about a month you will be mostly healed and you can get a nice idea of the permanent results after around six months.

You should avoid sitting directly on your buttocks for lengthy periods of time for a full two weeks following surgery.  If you must sit, you should sit on a padded or cushioned surface.  I recommend my patients to purchase a boppy pillow to use for the first few weeks.  Also, when sitting try put most of your weight on your thighs rather than your buttocks. The pressure could displace the fat or cause more of the fat to be absorbed.

Thank you for your question! I recommend not sitting for 2-3 weeks post BBL.nbest of luck!Dhaval PatelDouble Board CertifiedPlastic SurgeonChicagoHoffman Estates oak Brook

It is great that you are planning ahead of time. Remember, everybody’s body reacts differently
to surgery. It is common for doctor’s to recommend at least two weeks before
returning to work, after a Brazilian butt lift, especially if your job requires
a lot of sitting. Even so, it may be
recommended that you sit using a pillow.
This is because sitting, especially in a car or sofa, puts direct
pressure on the grafted area, which could alter your results. You should meet
with your surgeon to discuss specifics regarding post-ops.

1 week seems very unreasonable.  Surgeons vary in their post-operative restrictions. Although 2 weeks is a typical restriction, 3 weeks is not unreasonable. It is not so much that you cannot sit as it is more important to avoid pressure to the grafted areas which are where your wallet would typically sit if you put it in your back pocket. You will notice that if you sit on a hard stool, this is not a problem because you are sitting on the ischial tuberosities. However, when you sit in a soft reclined chair or seating such as your car, the wallet can be uncomfortable. So avoid this type of pressure to the grafted areas.

In your car, for short drives only, you can sit on a pillow on the edge of the seat.  Sitting for long periods in class is not advisable.  You should do the surgery on an extended break from school. 

The recovery time after a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) can vary, but patients are generally advised to avoid sitting directly on their buttocks for at least 2-3 weeks to allow for proper healing of the transferred fat. It’s crucial to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions for the best results and to minimize the risk of complications. Always consult with your healthcare provider for recommendations based on your specific situation.