6 weeks post-op BBL when can I sit without a pillow?

Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has his or her own protocol after a BBL. I usually require patients to stay off the grafts for about 6 weeks but before you do, I would just make sure that is ok with your surgeon.Good luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Thank you for your question. I usually recommend patients to use the BBL pillow for 6 weeks. At this time you should be fine to sit without the pillow. I advice you call your doctor just to make sure he agrees with these recommendations. Good luck!

Dear marilyn mills,I instruct my patients not to sit for 2 solid weeks. We provide them a specialized pillow that our patients can sit on during that time. They can sleep on their stomachs or sides. Fat viability depends a lot of surgeon technique. The fat has to be placed back into the buttocks as soon as possible so that it has a greater chance of survival. It has to be placed carefully so that not too much fat is placed in only one area.
But every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery