How Long Does a Brazilian Butt Lift Take to Heal?

The recovery timeline

After any type of surgery, patients are generally advised toget plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activities. The same is true ofBrazilian butt lift surgeries. Your surgeon may clear you to resume lightactivities within one week. Most patients can return to work after about 10 to14 days. However, your surgeon will likely advise you to avoid exercising forabout eight weeks. You should definitely avoid high-impact activities, such asrunning and jumping rope, until the fat cells have stabilized.

During the first two weeks, you must avoid sitting on yourbutt at all times. You will need to either stand up or lie on your side,propped up by your elbow, for all activities. The only exception is when youneed to use the toilet. You must also avoid lying on your back for the firsttwo weeks. If you’re in the habit of sleeping on your back, and you tend toroll back over on your back in your sleep, you may need to purchase a bodypillow to keep yourself propped up on your side.

After two weeks, you can use a donut seat to sit down. Youmust use it every time you sit. After eight weeks, you can resume sitting downnormally.

When you’ll see thefinal results

It can take several months for the final results of a buttlift surgery to “stabilize.” In general, you should see the final resultswithin six months, although every patient is a little different. Your resultsshould last for many years. Since the surgery transfers your own fat cells tothe buttocks, your body won’t have a problem accepting the cells in this newarea.

However, you should note that major weight fluctuations canaffect the results of both the liposuction and the butt lift itself. You canmaintain your results by eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Schedule your confidential consultation in NYC today

If you’re considering having butt lift surgery in NYC, you can schedule a confidential consultation with Dr. Thomas Loeb at his Fifth Avenue office. Dr. Loeb is a board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience performing all types of cosmetic enhancements, including Brazilian butt lifts and other body contouring procedures.

When selecting a plastic surgeon, the doctor’s clinicalqualifications, technical skills, and sense of artistry are all important. That’swhy patients fly in from all over the world to work with Dr. Loeb on theircosmetic enhancements. He is known for superior technical skills and artistry,and he prioritizes the safety and well-being of his patients. Call Dr. Loeb’soffice at 212-327-3700 to request an appointment.