How long do I have to keep my feet elevated after the BBL?

Thank you for this most interesting question.  I have been doing liposuction since its inception in the U.S.  It never occurred to me to tell my patients to keep their feet elevated since most of the time I take fat, not only from the lower extremities, but from other areas which might become congested if one's feet are elevated.With reference specifically to a BBL, if one's feet are elevated above the heart, then I am not quite sure how to keep the pressure off the buttocks unless one lays in a relatively contorted position increasing pressure on other portions of the body.  If the recommendation to keep your feet elevated was given to you by your plastic surgeon, then I suggest you query your plastic surgeon as to how long to keep your feet elevated above the heart, and exactly in what position you should put pillows and wedges to comfortably accomplish this mission.

I recommend elevation to lessen swelling of the extremities following surgery.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

i do  not routinely have patients keep their feet up after a procedure such as yours.   In fact, after a BBL, I prefer that my patients stay well hydrated and walk around a  bit at home to maintain good blood flow in their legs.