Hi Doctors, I had my bbl on Feb. 20th 2019. The doctor injected 860 cc in each cheek & 100 cc each hip. The doctor used PRP with fat. My hips stay at 47 inches after a lot of swelling has gone down. But, yesterday I was warming a bottle of milk & I forgot the bottle was on the stove heating. I hurried to get the bottle. I did not run, but I did trot a little, for a distance of about 30 feet, for 15 seconds. I did not sweat. I'm worried this damaged my results. Can this affect my results? Thanks
Answer: Will brief hurried walking 4 weeks post BBL damage my BBL results? The results immediately following surgery will be the largest due to swelling and lack of fat resorption. The buttocks will continue to decrease in size for the first few weeks. I have observed that between 4 and 6 weeks the buttocks tend to stabilize in volume. Usually by 3 months, the swelling is minimal and totally resolved by 6 months. Follow your PS's post-operative instructions regarding returning to strenuous exercise to achieve optimum results. Fast walking will not affect your results.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Will brief hurried walking 4 weeks post BBL damage my BBL results? The results immediately following surgery will be the largest due to swelling and lack of fat resorption. The buttocks will continue to decrease in size for the first few weeks. I have observed that between 4 and 6 weeks the buttocks tend to stabilize in volume. Usually by 3 months, the swelling is minimal and totally resolved by 6 months. Follow your PS's post-operative instructions regarding returning to strenuous exercise to achieve optimum results. Fast walking will not affect your results.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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March 22, 2019
Answer: Will brief hurried walking 4 weeks post BBL damage my BBL results? Thanks for your question. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. Patients can return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 4 weeks after surgery. We usually experience a slow steady improvement for 3 months or so after surgery. I don't think that a hurried walk would damage your results.
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March 22, 2019
Answer: Will brief hurried walking 4 weeks post BBL damage my BBL results? Thanks for your question. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. Patients can return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 4 weeks after surgery. We usually experience a slow steady improvement for 3 months or so after surgery. I don't think that a hurried walk would damage your results.
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March 24, 2019
Answer: BBL results Dear honey74, 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. Walking shouldn't damage your BBl results. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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March 24, 2019
Answer: BBL results Dear honey74, 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. Walking shouldn't damage your BBl results. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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March 22, 2019
Answer: BBL Post-Op Instructions Post-operative instructions are provided by surgeons in order to avoid unnecessary recovery risks, shorten the recovery length, and achieve optimal surgical results. Essentially, we do not want our patients to go home and when feeling a little better do something that will compromise results or cause complications (like go to the gym and lift weights or go for a run around the block). Therefore, these instructions should be taken seriously and followed appropriately. Unintentional things can happen (we once had a patient drop a large binder on her BBL) and when it does, if it looks or feels like it may have caused a problem it is always best to follow up with your surgeon.
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March 22, 2019
Answer: BBL Post-Op Instructions Post-operative instructions are provided by surgeons in order to avoid unnecessary recovery risks, shorten the recovery length, and achieve optimal surgical results. Essentially, we do not want our patients to go home and when feeling a little better do something that will compromise results or cause complications (like go to the gym and lift weights or go for a run around the block). Therefore, these instructions should be taken seriously and followed appropriately. Unintentional things can happen (we once had a patient drop a large binder on her BBL) and when it does, if it looks or feels like it may have caused a problem it is always best to follow up with your surgeon.
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December 4, 2023
Answer: Will hurried walking a short distance one month after BBL be detrimental? Hi and welcome to our forum!Strenuous exercise following liposuction may cause elevation of blood pressure and pulse rate, increasing the risk of bleeding for the first 2-3 weeks after the procedure. By now, that risk is reduced and the exertion appears to have been less than maximal. I doubt very much if you caused any damage. I would look for increasing buttock size, increasing bruising, and increasing pain. If unsure, visit your plastic surgeon to be sure all is ok.Best wishes...
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December 4, 2023
Answer: Will hurried walking a short distance one month after BBL be detrimental? Hi and welcome to our forum!Strenuous exercise following liposuction may cause elevation of blood pressure and pulse rate, increasing the risk of bleeding for the first 2-3 weeks after the procedure. By now, that risk is reduced and the exertion appears to have been less than maximal. I doubt very much if you caused any damage. I would look for increasing buttock size, increasing bruising, and increasing pain. If unsure, visit your plastic surgeon to be sure all is ok.Best wishes...
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