Can I have someone drive me 2 hours to get home after BBL?

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.

Discuss this with your surgeon.  He/she is your best resource. Best of Luck!  Please reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD#TopREALSELFDoctor#CoreREALSELFDoctorButt Augmentation SpecialistLiposuction SpecialistBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Surgeons will differ on this as some may recommend staying in a hotel closer to the surgical site for a day or two before driving home.  

I appreciate your question.



I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you will be healing following surgery.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



#RealSelf100Surgeon

Consult with your surgeon and follow his recommendations.  But, in general, you should be able to have someone drive you as long as you avoid putting pressure on the buttocks. Good luck.

As long as you are not driving and there is no pressure on any part of your buttocks, you should be able to ride 2 hours after your surgery.  You should be able to use your pain medication as well.  However, I would recommend that you discuss this with your surgeon beforehand.

Thank you for your question.

As long as you are not the one driving and can avoid putting pressure on your buttocks, then this should be fine. Best of luck.Sincerely,

James Fernau, MD, FACSBoard Certified ENTBoard Certified Plastic SurgeryMember of ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, AAFPRS, OTO/HNS, ASLMS, International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics & Science