I have a full time desk job (sitting 8hr). Can you estimate how much time I would need to take off work for BBL/liposuction?

   I allow my patients to return to a sedentary job as soon as they desire as long as pressure is not placed upon the buttocks or hips.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question. The average of BBL patients can return to an "office job" that does not involve sweat or load weight to 02 weeks p.o. If it is a job that involves activity or heavy lifting, i recommend returning to work a month after p.o. to prevent surgery damage.
Kind regardsDr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

I ask all my BBL patients to sit on a very soft surface while at work and get up and walk around every hour so that you are not sitting on a firm surface or for a prolonged period of time.  They also make standing desks which are very useful.

It is essential that you not sit directly on your buttocks for up to three weeks, ideally, to allow for the best possible 'take' of the fat graft in your buttocks. If you place pressure on the area too soon, you may lose some of the fat graft.
Since you sit at work, I'd recommend taking three weeks off if you can swing it.
Best wishes!

For my patients, I generally recommend a week off from work if you can afford it.  This would be longer if the job is physically demanding.  When you do return, you will have to use a pillow until the three week mark, to avoid direct pressure on the healing graft.Best of luck!

Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

My patients can often go back to work within 3-5 days as long as they sit on a special pillow that avoids pressure on the buttocks.  Best to review with your surgeon.