In recent years, there has been an increasing emphasis on achieving the perfect butt. However, getting a full, round booty is generally not something that is easy to attain with diet and exercise alone. Fortunately, plastic surgery provides some options for those aspiring to reshape their butt. Among them is the ever-popular Brazilian butt lift, which uses a person’s own fat to naturally alter and shape the buttocks. To harvest a person’s fat, liposuction is performed to remove fat from common trouble areas, such as the stomach, hips, and thighs, which often hold excess fat. As such, a Brazilian butt not only provides a shapely booty, it contours the body as well, giving patients an overall improved silhouette.
For many, the recovery process of any surgical procedure is often one of the most pressing questions since you will want to plan to properly fit this in your schedule to give your body the necessary time to heal. Below is an overview of what you can expect during the recovery process for a Brazilian butt lift:
- Initial recovery: In the immediate aftermath of the procedure, you can expect to experience some bruising and swelling in the areas that were targeted to harvest the fat cells used to augment your buttocks. With pain medication, however, this can be managed. While no two patients are exactly alike, most can expect to be up and able to walk a day or two after the Brazilian butt lift procedure. This will also help with any constipation you might experience.
- Compression garments: Part of the recovery process will also include wearing a compression garment to treat the areas where you received liposuction. This garment should usually be worn for eight weeks or until those areas have healed properly. Additionally, wearing a compression garment will help minimize swelling, reduce discomfort, and help skin retract. The rear end on your compression garment will have the rear end cut out, so the fat grafts will have a chance to solidify.
- Sitting: The most crucial piece of recovery advice after a Brazilian butt lift is to never sit directly on your butt for at least eight weeks after the procedure. When you go to bed, it is important to sleep on your stomach or sides. If you really have to sit, use a donut pillow or an inflatable pillow. If you put a pillow behind your legs, this will also avoid placing too much pressure on the fat graft. Why is this so important? Sitting directly on your newly augmented booty will affect blood circulation in the area, which could destroy the fat cells that were transferred to that area. Given that about 40% of the fat transferred will likely not survive, whether or not you directly sit on your butt, it is critical to avoid losing more of it by not following recovery instructions.
- Resuming your activities: After your surgery, be sure to avoid engaging in high impact activities, especially if it involves bouncing. After a month, you will be able to resume light activities, such as fast-paced walking. Most patients are able to resume their normal activities after six to eight weeks, though this will largely depend on how well your body responds to the procedure.
Remember, it is crucial to always follow post-operative instructions that are provided by your plastic surgeon to ensure you receive the best possible results.
Brazilian Butt Lifts in Las Vegas
Having a round, shapely buttocks is considered ideal in today’s society, but achieving it is not as easy as getting in shape or losing weight. Therefore, to achieve this look, you will need the assistance of a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon. At Smith Plastic Surgery, Dr. Smith is extremely experienced in performing this type of surgery and is committed to ensuring the best results every time.
Find out more about this procedure and if it is right for you by calling our office at (702) 838-2455 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Smith.