A BBL or Brazilian Butt Lift helps in reshaping your buttocks with the help of a grafting procedure. The innovative body contouring involves a surgical procedure which is known to give long-lasting and gorgeous outcomes. The fundamental aim of the procedure is to give you rounder and fuller buttocks through techniques such as fat transfer as well as liposuction.
It is important to note here that the technique does not include addressing excess and loose skin although sometimes there is some amount of skin tightening involved after the buttocks are filled out in the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. If however, sagging of the skin is your primary concern, you may want to try some other procedure better suited to your purpose. A thorough consultation with your plastic surgeon is imperative to ensure which procedure or combination of procedures you need to go for and what is the best way to maintain your Brazilian Butt Lift results.
Your initial swelling after the procedure may go down quickly, but it can take about six weeks to even a few months before you can see the final results and your butts stabilize. Hence it is important that you follow all the recovery steps advised by your surgeon so as not to hinder the end results.
Here are some important tips that can help you to maintain your Brazilian Butt Lift results
Ensure good post-operative care after your Brazilian Butt Lift procedure
It is crucial that you follow all the post-operative guidelines enlisted after your initial procedure to not only maintain the best results but also to stay healthy and avoid any complications.
After your procedure, you must avoid smoking if you are a smoker, as well as vaping or using tobacco products. This is because tobacco hinders the free flow of oxygen through the blood leading to long and slow healing. It could also lead to the prevention of the transferred fat cells from establishing.
You also need to get an ample amount of rest and avoid exercises, any kind of strenuous activity, driving, etc. It is best to lie on your side or stomach at this time which will hasten the healing and make the swelling go away fast. You can. however, get up and move around and take a shower after a day or two of your procedure.
Reduce pressure on the buttocks
Putting pressure on your buttocks after your procedure may lead to suffocation and prevention of proper blood flow to the transferred fat cells. This may greatly affect your final result. Keep the area off pressure for about 10 days by laying on your side or stomach.
Wear the right kind of clothes to maintain your Brazilian Butt Lift results
You will need to wear the proper compression garments prescribed by your physician which will help in the healing procedure and also help tighten the skin back up. The clothing will need to support your buttocks better especially around the area where the fat was removed. This will lead to quick healing, skin elasticity and the overall results. You must make sure your clothes are snug but not tight or uncomfortable which may impede the flow of blood.
Get proper nourishment and exercise for your body
One of the key points to ensure long term recovery and best results is by simply taking care of your health. For the first few weeks after your surgery, you need to give your body all the rest it needs, minimize activity, and avoid heavy activity and workouts. However, once you cross the six week threshold you can get some exercise to get the best results and maintain it.
In fact, it is recommended that you work your legs and gluteal muscles in particular so as to keep your muscles in shape. It will also help your buttocks look more lifted and full. Moreover, regular exercise will help with proper blood flow and nourishment for your cells.
Stay hydrated
When it comes to maintaining the results of liposuction or the Brazilian Butt Lift, hydration is key. When you are undergoing your recovery if you keep yourself hydrated it will also help in aiding the healing process including reducing scars as well as minimizing swelling. In the long term perspective, staying hydrated helps in the digestive process by maintaining a healthy metabolic rate as well as keeping more control over your hunger levels.
To learn more about Brazilian Butt Lift procedure you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Nilay Shah at Shah Plastic Surgery.
