when can i stop using bbl pillow?

Short answer - for 2 to 8 weeks.

But to understand why the BBL pillow is essential and what factors affect the time for which you will have to use it, read ahead!

1. Why BBL pillow?
   • Newly injected fat cells don't have blood supply in the initial stages of recovery. This makes the fat grafts prone to damage if enough pressure is applied for a prolonged period. BBL pillow protects your newly transplanted fat cells from excess pressure whenever you are seated by putting your body's weight on your thighs rather than on your buttocks.
   • BBL pillow also ensures that the shape of your buttock remains constant.
   • Once the blood supply is established around these fat cells, sitting without a BBL cushion is safe.
2. You may see instant results post-BBL surgery, but this does not indicate that the fats have settled in. It takes 2 to 8 weeks for the fats to settle in fully.
   Variation can be attributed to the following reasons:
   • Doctors use many techniques to perform BBL surgery; therefore, a considerable variation is seen in the time required for the fats to settle.
   • The larger the amount of fat transplanted, the more time will be required for the fats to settle.
3. To know when you can discontinue the BBL pillow, you must consult your surgeon as they would have a better idea about the extent and pace of your recovery.
   • If you should minimize sitting as much as possible for the first 2 weeks, even with a pillow. If you must sit, then stand for a few seconds after every 30 minutes. To reduces the chance of fat necrosis.
   • If you use a pillow while sitting during the first 6 weeks post-BBL surgery, then your fat would have revascularized, and you will have a very good idea of whether to continue using the bbl pillow further or not, as well as your results.

If you are a curious user trying to understand what this surgery entails and whether it will be feasible, then our material will enlighten you on how much it costs in Turkey.

If you have already undergone this surgery, it's better to approach your surgeon first in this scenario. However, you can also consider contacting other doctors from India and Turkey for second opinions/further consultations.

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You can stop using a BBL pillow after two weeks of your Brazilian Butt Lift surgery. However, your surgeon will give you specific instructions based on your individual case, which you should follow carefully to ensure optimal results. Remember to avoid sitting or lying directly on your buttocks for a few weeks after the surgery.

Using the BBL pillow is crucial during the initial stages of recovery to prevent pressure on the newly transferred fat cells. The duration of use depends on your surgeon's specific instructions and your individual healing progress. Typically, you should use it for a few weeks, especially when sitting. 

Generally, after 6-8 weeks of using a BBL pillow based on your surgeons advice you may stop its use. The time may change according to your personal recovery rate. Stick to post-operative care directives, visit revisits, and inform your surgeon of all possible issues. Once you get the go-ahead from your surgeon, you no longer need to use BBL pillow and can start doing regular activities slowly but surely. Remember that recovery times may vary per person, thus consult your surgeon for specific advice.