Today I would like to answer questions that Andrene asks regarding the brazilian butt lift recovery period.
Submitted on 2009/01/31 at 8:38pm from Andrene
My questions have to do with the two to three week recovery period after the Brazilian Butt Lift. If you cannot sit directly on your butt, will bending over, squatting and stretching your butt damage the fat injections? Or if you kneel down and then lightly rest your butt on your heels (with the majority of your weight on your knees) will that also cause indentations in the new fat? Won’t the compression garments flatten out the “new” and improved butt? Or should you wear one of those garments that have the butt cut out and missing? thanks so much.
The recovery period for the brazilian butt lift is 3 weeks. If you sit sooner than that it can prevent some of the fat grafts from surviving. Sitting during the recovery period is harmful to the new fat grafts because it exerts a tremendous crushing pressure, up to 400 pounds per square inch in some areas, on these tender cells and tissues. Even the areas that are not crushed are under such pressure that blood flow is shut off.
Squatting and stretching are not as bad as sitting, but they can place significant shear and tear stress on the tissues. The blood vessels that keep the cells alive and the grafts themselves are held together by a mesh of tissue called the extracellular matrix. This matrix is composed of protein rods and cells that link together. In the beginning it’s a gel like structure. It can get deformed by folds in the garment or constant low grade pressure. This matrix is only 50% as strong as its going to be at the 1 month post op. This is why stretching, squatting, etc., is not ideal in the early postop period.
A compression garment is very helpful during the recovery because the low compression prevents tissue swelling. Tissue swelling is the enemy of good healing. The pressure is not nearly enough to crush tissues or shut off circulation. A compression garment with the buttocks cutout would be the exact wrong thing as it would allow swelling in the buttocks and prevent drainage into the surrounding areas. As a matter of fact, it would milk swelling from the surrounding tissues into the uncompressed buttocks.
Why 3 weeks then? These are the key things that must happen for a fat graft to be successful:
*Blood supply must reach the fat graft before it runs out of nutrients.
*Blood vessels must get incorporated into the graft successfully.
*All the tissues- fat grafts, blood supply, and surrounding tissues must be knit together successfully by the extracellular matrix.
It takes 3-4 days for the blood vessels to grow into the fat grafts. During the new few days, the blood vessels begin to strengthen. The extracellular matrix surrounding the fat graft takes another 2-3 weeks to reach enough strength to withstand minor stresses. This is why 3 weeks is the absolute earliest a patient can begin stressing the tissues. A patient should plan for 3 weeks mostly of rest on her stomach or sides, getting up occasionally to limber up the muscles, but avoid things that place stress on the healing tissues.
The three week recovery is important in achieving the best possible long lasting result. Sitting on your buttocks during the first or second week will likely prevent some fat graphs from taking, resulting in a less prominent buttocks which you could have had by not sitting.
Ricardo L Rodriguez, MD
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15 Comments
March 12, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Wiynee:
Contact Kelly at kelly@cosmeticsurg.net so we can set up a virtual consultation.
We are happy you are excited about this and we are looking forward to meeting with you.
March 11, 2010 at 11:21 pm
I want a counsultation on a butt lift…I’m from trumbull conn.. 203-450-1017
January 9, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Camille:
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January 6, 2010 at 3:31 am
I really need this procedure.. I feel sexy, but i cry everyday, because I don’t have booty to match my H-cup breast. This is pain and suffering.. thanks for reading because I’m in need for a brizilian butt lift to become a sexy model.
September 10, 2009 at 11:02 am
Hello Zina,
Most patients need three areas of liposuction to harvest fat for the transfer to the buttocks, the “average” cost for brazilian butt augmentation is $18,000. This cost includes all fees for the facility/operating room (8 hours IV sedation), anesthesia, Dr. Rodriguez’s fees and all office visits.
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Please contact the individual companies directly by telephone or online, see our financing page at cosmeticsurg.net. Please note, the person applying for financing does not necessarily have to be the person having surgery. In some cases a co-signer may be required. I would be happy to talk with you and schedule your consult appointment, give me a call at 410-494-8100 or email me: kelly@cosmeticsurg.net We look forward to exceeding your expectations!
Best regards,
kelly warner
patient coordinator
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
cosmeticsurg.the science of beauty
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August 27, 2009 at 9:19 am
how much do this cost? would the doctor do a payment plan with me cause i am pretty but i am lacking in the butt area please help.
June 8, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Please contact Kelly kelly@cosmeticsurg.net
March 26, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Hello Dr. Rodriguez and Miss Warner,
I don’t have a question…I just wanted to let you know that I have been considering the brazilian butt lift for some time. I have spent countless hours on the internet searching and reading up on the procedure, the doctors and the prices.
I am very impressed with Dr.Rodriquez…he truly understands how to achieve that hour glass figure. And He seems like he really cares about each patient and making sure that results are permanent and beautiful.
I just want to commend you all on what seems like a great run business that cares about its clients.
Thank you for the blogs, videos, and pictures.
When I am financially able, I will definitely be contacting you.
Thanks :),
dee
March 20, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Hi Janice,
For the brazilian butt lift surgery you must plan to be in town at least 7 days after your surgery. Following your brazilian butt lift you should not sit or put pressure on your newly transplanted fat cells for three-weeks. You’ll want to make sure to bring pillows for your trip home. For your trip back to Boston, you may have several options. One way would be to have someone drive you home while you lay on your side in the back seat. Alternatively, the Amtrak train has wide reclining seats or a sleeper car where you could lay on your stomach. Plus, in the train you’re able to walk around or just stand. If you need to fly, we suggest that you book business class, (wider seat) so that you can prop yourself on a pillow, putting most of your weight on your side or thighs. On the other hand, you could stay in our charming city for the whole three-weeks, we would be happy to get the chance to know you better!
I would be happy to talk with you, call 410-494-8100 or e-mail kelly@cosmeticsurg.net
We look forward to helping you enhance your image.
Best regards,
kelly warner
patient coordinator
cosmeticsurg.the science of beauty®
410-494-8100
March 19, 2009 at 10:19 am
if I have to travel out of town, how would i be able to sit on my butt after the surgery without damaging the tissues thats new. I live in boston mass.
March 10, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Hi Denise,
Dr. Rodriguez specializes in performing multiple procedures in the same operative session. It is possible for fat to be transferred from your stomach to your butt as well as to your breasts during the same operation. However, for a total body lift you may need a separate operative session from the fat transfer procedure. Once you consult with Dr. Rodriguez he’ll be able to give you his medical opinion about the sequence of how these procedures can be performed. Dr. Rodriguez performs all of his surgeries in our brand new AAAASF accredited out-patient facility. AAAASF is the gold standard for safety and operating room protocols. Please note that we use only board certified anesthesiologist MDs.
Most of our out of town patients start with a virtual consultation For your virtual consult you’ll need to e-mail your photos and some basic information. At the time we receive your pictures we’ll arrange for you and Dr. Rodriguez to discuss your desires and goals over the telephone while you’re in the convenience of your home. After your virtual consultation I will then be able to provide you with your surgical fee quote for the total cost of your new look. Please understand that Dr. Rodriguez would be happy to talk with you whichever way you decide to consult with him! Once you’ve decided to go forward with surgery we’ll provide you with information about local accommodations and transportation as well as everything you will need in order to prepare for your new body.
I’d be happy to talk with you about specifics and pricing info, call 410-494-8100 or e-mail kelly@cosmeticsurg.net
We look forward to helping you enhance your image.
Best regards,
kelly warner
patient coordinator
cosmeticsurg.the science of beauty
410-494-8100
March 7, 2009 at 12:13 am
Hi my name is Denise Steele. I really want to have the “brazillian butt lift” and a total body lift. I want to have the fat transfered from my stomach to my butt and if it would be at all possiable I would like some fat transfered to my breast to make them fuller. I would like to know the cost and the recovery time for everything to be accomplished. I live in Middletown, Connecticut and I would like to know how everything is done with out of town patients.
Thank You
Denise Steele
March 1, 2009 at 3:36 pm
I really would like to speak to someone who can help me out on this procedure.
Do you ever give financing or help someone in need of a nice figure.
February 13, 2009 at 8:47 pm
A successful brazilian butt lift surgery is entirely dependent on an experienced, talented surgeon using the correct techniques. Before I get to the cost of the brazilian butt lift, I want you to understand that when done correctly the brazilian butt lift will give you the sensous figure that you desire which all of the dieting and exercise in the world can’t. The brazilian butt lift is two very specialized surgical procedures performed during one surgical session. Lipo-selection (methodical liposuciton) and auto-logous fat injected to precise areas, giving each patient their unique desired result. Dr. Rodriguez’s brazilian butt lift surgery involves three very specialized techniques: lipo-selection of two, three or more areas, donor fat processing, and micro-injection of the donor fat into the buttocks.
Please understand that each patient is unique, therefore every surgery is unique as is cost. We find that most patients have three areas of liposuction with the “average” cost of the brazilian butt augmentation ranging between $13,000 to $18,000 this range is dependent on number of areas liposuctioned and time needed in the operating room. This cost range includes all fees for the facility/operating room (between 6-8 hours IV sedation), anesthesia and Dr. Rodriguez’s professional services. Each patient is provided with pre and post surgical supplies and instructions for their care. Furthermore, our care continues long after your surgery is over. Dr. Rodriguez strives to nourish healthful relationships with patients long after they’re totally thrilled with their results.
I urge you to be aware that when you price shop, know what you’re comparing! Many other physicians who say that they do the “brazilian butt lift” surgery do not use the correct fat extraction (lipo technique), purification, or injection techniques that Dr. Rodriguez uses. They may tell you that their costs less, but may not tell you that the operating time is shorter and the surgery is less involved because of their surgical technique. Please think about the old saying that “you get what you pay for”, so in this case, lower price means minimum and temporary results. So make sure to ask very specific questions about their technique, time needed in OR, what costs are included in the fees and how many patients need additional surgery.
Be sensible about cost, consider experience, talent and technique and accept only the best when it comes to your health and the figure you’ve always wanted.
kelly warner
patient coordinator
cosmeticsurg.the science of beauty
410-494-8100
February 13, 2009 at 1:39 am
How much does a procedure like this run??