Is it advisable to travel from South Africa to America for a BBL surgery?

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I live in South Africa and would like to getting A Brazilian Butt lift. Unfortunately I have not found any reviews of Drs from previous patients in my country, nor have I found a doctor that’s specializes in BBL’s. This has lead to me seeking a dr abroad.My concern is on the time spent traveling on the plane from South Africa to North/South America. Would it be advisable to travel such a journey for the surgery seeking as I can’t sit on my bum for the first month?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are too thin, a Brazilian Butt Lift may not be possible.

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Hello Dream_26,
I appreciate your questions! Plastic surgeons have different post-operative protocols customized for every patient to achieve the best results. I typically suggest my patients to avoid traveling at least the first 8 weeks after Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). Putting pressure on your buttocks by sitting down or laying on it, especially for long periods of time, can stiffen, deform and even cause the transplanted fat cells to reabsorb. In the case you can’t absolutely elude getting in a plane, I recommend you sitting in a modified position, placing a bolster or rolled-up towel under the back of the thighs while sitting down, as to avoid significant pressure. Also, there is a variety of post BBL surgery support cushions available on the market. Moreover, your surgeon may prescribe you an anti-coagulant medication to prevent a deep venous thrombosis when you travel, especially for long flights. Good luck and may God bless you! Dr. De La Cruz.

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hi. There is not any scientifical study that concludes that sitting jeopardizes the integration of the fat tranfered to buttocks. Its a Myth.  You can sit and sleep on your back from the first day. The most important thing is to obtain the fat by  traditional Lipo (to preserve the integrity of the fat cell) and avoid massages and ultrasound in the area.
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