At Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery, our board-certified surgeons, Dr. Paul Chasan and Dr. Cameron Francis, are recognized leaders in Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedures. With decades of combined experience and a deep commitment to patient safety, they specialize in achieving natural-looking, beautifully contoured results using your body's own fat.
A BBL enhances the buttocks and refines the surrounding areas, such as the hips, thighs, and abdomen, for a balanced silhouette. While the results can be stunning, a smooth recovery is key to achieving the best outcome. If you're considering a BBL or have recently undergone the procedure, knowing what to expect during the recovery process will help you heal with confidence.
Weeks 1-2: Managing Swelling & Protecting Your Results.
- Swelling & Bruising: Expect noticeable swelling and bruising around the liposuction and injection sites.
- Compression Garment: Wearing a compression garment minimizes swelling and supports skin retraction.
- No Sitting Directly on Your Buttocks: Use a BBL pillow to distribute weight to your thighs and avoid pressure on the grafted fat.
- Limited Mobility: Walking is encouraged, but strenuous activity should be avoided.
- Hydration & Diet: A nutrient-rich diet and proper hydration aid healing and fat survival.
Weeks 3-6: Refining Your Shape & Increasing Comfort.
- Easing Back into Activities: Light walking and daily movement are beneficial.
- Finalizing Fat Graft Survival: By week four, the surviving fat has established a blood supply.
- Sitting Comfortably Again: By weeks five and six, many patients can begin sitting for short periods using a cushion to offload pressure, gradually increasing sitting time as advised by their surgeon.
- Resuming Exercise: Light activity is permitted, but high-impact workouts should still be avoided.
- Ongoing Compression Garment Use: Continue wearing it as directed for optimal contouring.
Common Recovery Challenges & How to Handle Them
While most patients experience a smooth recovery, some common concerns may arise. These may include:
- Fat Absorption Anxiety: It's normal for the body to absorb some of the transferred fat. To account for natural fat absorption, your surgeon strategically transfers additional fat, ensuring optimal final volume. Fat retention stabilizes between three and six months, but subtle refinements may continue for up to a year.
- Sleeping Discomfort: Adjusting to new sleeping positions can be tricky, but using body pillows for support can help improve comfort and prevent pressure on your buttocks.
- Prolonged Swelling: Some swelling may persist for several weeks. Staying hydrated, avoiding excessive salt intake, wearing your compression garment as directed, and engaging in light movement such as short walks can help reduce swelling more quickly.
- Temporary Asymmetry: Mild asymmetry is normal during healing. As swelling subsides and fat settles, your final shape will become more refined. Follow-up appointments with your surgeon will help ensure your results progress as expected.
Schedule Your Consultation with Expert Surgeons
If you're ready to enhance your curves with a Brazilian Butt Lift in San Diego, trust the expertise of Dr. Paul Chasan, a board-certified plastic surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.), and Dr. Cameron Francis, a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his precision and artistry at Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery.
With our state-of-the-art techniques and patient-centered approach, we ensure that every BBL procedure is tailored to your unique body and aesthetic goals. Book your consultation today and let our expert team help you achieve the beautifully sculpted silhouette you've always wanted!
