How important is the BBL pillow after the surgery?

Best to ask your plastic surgeon for his/her recommendation.  I recommend that my patients minimize sitting, even with a pillow (boppy or BBL), for the first two weeks.  If they must sit, every 30 minutes or an hour, they should get up and stand for a few seconds to take the pressure off.   This reduces the chance for fat necrosis. I usually recommend about 6 weeks before sitting without a pillow. After 6 weeks, the fat has revascularized; and they will have a very good idea of their final results.  
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

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.
I hope that answers your question on Brazilian butt lift recovery. It's great you're doing your research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients.

Thanks for reading and best of luck on your journey!

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Breast and Body Specialist

Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery