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Question from a patient · Plastic Surgery

When can I start sitting after a Liposuction and BBL surgery

Asked anonymously · United Kingdom
Dr Abdulrazak Abdulsalam Verified doctor
MBBS, MSc (Burn Care), MRCSEd, FWACS (Plast) · United Kingdom · 16 Apr 2026
In my practice, I advise patients not to sit on the butt for two weeks, after this period - I tell them not to sit for long period of time, few minutes after each hour. BBL pillows help to also take pressure off the fat. Different surgeons have different practices- consult your surgeon
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