BBL? Most fat transferred to hips -- can I sit on my butt for short periods of time?

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I recently had I guess what you would call was a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), however since I am transgender and already had a good butt, I just didn't have any hips. So my plastic surgeon lipo'd about 850CC of fat into each hip. Small amounts were placed in the buttocks as well, Since my main results are on the hips, would be ok to sit everyone once and awhile? On a pillow of course? The BBL foam block hurts my theighs and cuts off circulation! Thanks!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear LexiForevs,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

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Please speak to your plastic surgeon for specific post op instructions.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Your PS's recommendations are the most informed you can obtain.I recommend that my patients minimize sitting, even with a pillow, for the first two weeks.  If they must sit, every 30 minutes or an hour, they should get up and stand for a few seconds to take the pressure off.   This reduces the chance for fat necrosis. I usually recommend about 6 weeks before sitting without a pillow. After 6 weeks the fat has revascularized, and they will have a very good idea of their final results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

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