Brazilian butt lift, is a cosmetic procedure that usually includes a specialized fat transfer to augment the size and shape of the butt without the use of implants. The plastic surgeon takes excess fat from the hips, lower back, abdomen or the thighs and injects it into the buttocks. There are several things patients can do that helps in supporting recovery and helps in speeding up the recovery time.
What to expect post procedure.
- Fluid draining: there is a likely hood of noticing blood stained fluid oozing from the incisions where the fat was removed during the procedure, it should not be a bother as this will stop almost 24 hours post op.
- Swelling: there is usually some form of swelling or asymmetry of the buttocks after the procedure, this should not be a cause for concern, because after the procedure some of the injected fats will be eventually digested as normal fat calories and the retained fat will be left.
Things to do after a Brazilian butt lift.
- Wear a compression garment. After the surgery, your surgeon will provide you with a stretchy garment that you would use to support the waist and hips during your recovery period. This compression garment helps to hold the transplanted fat all in the right place. The major aim of this compression garment is to strategically reduce the swelling while helping to conform post liposuction sculpting.
- Light exercises. Taking gentle walks twice a day, this will help in boosting healthy circulations throughout the body, including your butt, reducing the swelling and also promote it’s As time goes on, you can gradually increase your distance and pace and enjoy the health benefits of walking.
- Be patient. The first three weeks after the surgery, are the most critical stage for the transplanted fat cells to be able to establish themselves and your ability to play your own part during this healing period will help with a definitive result and remember to have the right realistic expectations.
Some ways to maximize the Brazilian butt lift results.
There are some things that patients need to consider after a butt lift surgery to be able to maximize the results.
- Sleep correctly: ensure to sleep on your stomach for at least 2 months after the surgery, find creative ways to avoid sleeping on your butt.
- Exercise 8 weeks post op: Avoid strenuous activity for about 2 months, after which you can work out to pump fresh nutrient rich blood to the buttocks area.
- Stay hydrated: with lots of fluids that contain electrolytes, salts and minerals, to help the body recover faster.
- Maintain a stable weight: losing weight after the surgery should be propionate to every part of the body, variations can lead to negative results.
One of the major turn off with the Brazilian butt lift, is the post care requirements. The Brazilian butt lift has become a very popular procedure amongst other procedures, but the lasting results of it depends on the after care of the surgery.