Downtime:21 days
Post-care:Strict avoidance of direct pressure on the buttocks by lying on your stomach or sides is crucial for at least 2-4 weeks, using specialized pillows when sitting is unavoidable. A compression garment should be worn for several weeks to reduce swelling and support healing. Gradually reintroduce light activities, while avoiding strenuous exercise and prolonged sitting for 4-8 weeks, and adhere to prescribed pain management and incision care.
Risks:Common surgical risks: infection, bleeding, hematoma, seroma, adverse reaction to anesthesia, scarring, deep vein thrombosis. Specific to BBL: fat embolism (rare but serious, potentially fatal), asymmetry, contour irregularities, fat necrosis, oil cysts, insufficient fat survival requiring touch-ups, sensory changes. Specific to implants: implant malposition, shifting, visibility or palpability, capsular contracture, rupture (rare with solid implants), infection around the implant, nerve damage, chronic pain, need for revision or removal surgery.