Factors such as aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, genetics and poor tissue elasticity affect the shape and size of a woman’s buttocks. Today, many women are opting to get Brazilian butt lift surgery in NYC to restore their youthful curves. Commonly referred to as BBL, this cosmetic surgical procedure involves using a woman’s own fat to provide the desired volume enhancement in the derriere. For good results, patients must follow their surgeon’s instructions during their recovery period. One major concern among many patients is about their sleeping position after BBL.
Brazilian butt lift surgery in NYC is done using advanced liposuction and fat transfer techniques. First, liposuction is performed to remove fat from larger body areas – such as stomach, thighs, arms, or upper back. After removing the fat, it is processed and purified. This is then re-injected into the buttocks, in the right places and depths, to enhance volume and contour. However, no matter how carefully the surgeons perform the procedure and how advanced the techniques are for fat transfer, not all of the fat transferred to buttocks will survive. Only a portion of the fat graft will survive in its new location. The proportion of fat cells that will survive would depend on various factors such as the total volume of fat transferred, the tightness and elasticity of skin in new site, and importantly, how you care for yourself during the recovery period. Ensuring correct sleeping positions are an important part of recovery after BBL.
Patients are advised to sleep in correct positions for a while after the operation, because if you sleep in the wrong position, BBL results may get affected. To avoid this, you should follow your surgeon instructions on how to sleep after a BBL.
Generally, it is advised to sleep on your stomach for six weeks after a BBL because it necessary to avoid putting pressure on your butt directly. You can put a small pillow on your abdominal region while you lie on your stomach face down. This position does not affect your spine negatively and will make it stay in a neutral position. You can also place pillows on the sides so that you do not turn around when you sleep.
You should avoid:
- Sitting or lying down on your butt
- Sleeping on your side
- Lying down in face up position
Overall, avoid sleeping in a position that puts pressure on your butt as it will affect blood flow negatively. This will cause problems in fat cells which were transferred to your butt. You should take care to avoid such risks for at least 4-8 weeks after the procedure.
Like sleeping, you should also avoid sitting directly on your buttocks. Minimize sitting time for at least eight weeks (or more) after the procedure. When you want to sit, use a donut pillow or inflatable pillow – by placing the pillow behind your legs – and avoid putting pressure on the fat graft.
These are some of the most important recovery tips for BBL.
Brazilian Butt Lift under local anesthesia (BBLULA) is a safer option than Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) under general anesthesia. Invented by leading NYC plastic surgeons Drs. Spero Theodorou and Christopher T. Chia of bodySCULPT in NYC, BBLULA provides natural looking results with less downtime, side effects, and recovery time than conventional surgery.
If you are considering Brazilian butt lift in NYC, choose a reliable plastic surgery practice with surgeons who are experts in performing the procedure. Such surgeons would provide customized treatment to help you achieve your aesthetic goals and provide post-op instructions to maximize your results.