Is it safe to travel in a car after a tummy tuck and BBL?

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Hi, so I’m getting a tummy tuck and BBL in December. I’m going to be in California for two weeks and I live in Oklahoma. My family will be driving. Is it physically possible for me to come back in the car after two weeks post op on a tummy tuck and BBL? I’m 20 years old and the drive back is 21 hours. I’ve had a BBL before but this isn’t anythingI will be asking my surgeon to put extra fat on my hips and butt, so I won’t kill too many fat cells being on my butt for too long.

William J. Hedden, MD · Answer

I allow my patients to travel after surgery. You would need to make frequent stops & get out to walk. I recommend stopping every 1-2 hours to walk. While you are in the car, move your legs actively to prevent blood clots. Bring some extra pillows to help position yourself to minimize pressure to the grafted areas.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. You should be able to go on vacation by 3-4 weeks after your surgery. But this is valid only with assuming postoperative recovery is uneventful. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

You should wait at least 2 weeks before sitting without a support cushion and sleeping on your back. Sitting with no support too soon can harm the newly moved fat cells.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

If you are going to have BBL, that  means a lot of fat grafts in your buttock; most of that will be in the area which is under greatest pressure while sitting in a car seat. I belong to a group of surgeons that believe that avoiding pressure in the grafted area for at least 2-3 months improves survival of transferred fat. Some surgeons do not believe in that concept. In my opinion you should consider flying rather than driving. Considering expenses of surgery airplane tickets may not make significant difference. Discussing this issue with your surgeon would be the best. Good luck.

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

I allow traveling after a week postop from a tummy tuck and BBL. It is important to make frequent stops and walk around. Ask your surgeon about his preferences.

Is it safe to travel in a car after a tummy tuck and BBL?

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Answer: No sitting after fat transfer

Answer: No sitting after fat transfer

Answer: Travel after a tummy tuck and BBL

Answer: Travel after a tummy tuck and BBL

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Is it safe to travel in a car after a tummy tuck and BBL?

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Answer: No sitting after fat transfer

Answer: No sitting after fat transfer

Answer: Travel after a tummy tuck and BBL

Answer: Travel after a tummy tuck and BBL

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