What Happens After a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Thanks to certain celebrities known for their shapely backsides, butt augmentation has proven to be a popular plastic surgery option for patients who want to get the full and curvy look of their own. When it comes to Brazilian butt lift procedures, Palm Springs and Palm Desert’s Cosmetic Surgery Institute knows that plenty of people consider what their buttocks could look like after the surgery—but may also be wondering what else to expect once the procedure is over.

A Brazilian butt lift is a surgical procedure that requires healing and recovery afterward, as well as monitoring of results to ensure everything is “settling” the way it is supposed to settle.

With this in mind, here are some key things to prepare for after a Brazilian butt lift.

Surgical After-Effects

Any procedure that involves incisions and working with tissues below the surface can cause side effects—namely bruising and swelling. Bruising is blood pooling beneath the skin due to ruptured vessels, which are essentially unavoidable when cutting through tissue and collecting living fat cells via liposuction. Swelling happens as a natural response to trauma, such as the impact of surgery. When working to repair a wound, the body sends infection-fighting white blood cells, fluids, and more to the area. This influx causes the tissue to swell.

Both bruising and swelling can be expected to resolve naturally, since the body repairs any broken vessels and breaks down blood that ended up where it wasn’t supposed to be. As the area heals, fewer white blood cells and other helpful elements are needed, so the swelling goes down as well.

Discomfort

Another common side effect of surgeries, including Brazilian butt lifts? Discomfort. The areas worked on can be tender, sensitive, and sore for days after a procedure. Patients may be advised to take over-the-counter pain management medications—or they may be prescribed stronger medications available from a pharmacy. As with other effects, the discomfort will fade with time.

The Need for Physical Support

Newly enhanced contours will need some support throughout the healing process. Right after the procedure, dressings will be applied to the incision sites, along with bandages and special garments. Your team should advise you on how often to change these cloths, as well as how long you should continue to use them after your surgery. They will protect the incision site, as well as give the newly enhanced contours crucial external support while they are getting established.

The Need for More Support

While you heal, it can be challenging to accomplish everyday life tasks. Take some time before the surgery to line up help for the days after the procedure. You will be glad to have someone to drive you home, as well as help with meals, household chores, and minding children if you have them.

Caution Against Pressure

Newly transplanted fat cells need time to adapt to their new home in the buttocks, which makes the susceptible to pressure put on them in the days after the surgery. Until the fat has stabilized, which can take weeks, you should refrain from sitting directly on your buttocks, as well as lying down with your buttocks flat against a surface. Consider sleeping on your side, investing in a donut pillow, and getting creative when it comes to resting. Remember, this is temporary!

Take It Easy

It may be tempting to dive right back into life, but be sure to refrain from any high-impact or intense activities in the weeks after a Brazilian butt lift. The whole goal is to be gentle with the transplanted fat cells. That means skipping any exercises or other activities that involve bouncing—and that includes running and jogging. Light walking is not just fine, but an important step to take to get blood flowing. Just be sure to not overdo it. Wait until you get a doctor’s OK to resume anything more involved.

For more information about what to expect after a Brazilian butt lift, call Cosmetic Surgery Institute at (760) 837-0364 or contact them online to arrange a consultation.