Recovery time frame after buttock augmentation
Recovery time frame after buttockaugmentation
It is vitally importantthat you follow all patient care instructions provided by your surgeon. This will include information about wearingcompression garments, care of your drains, taking an antibiotic if prescribed,and the level and type of activity that is safe. Your surgeon will also providedetailed instructions about the normal symptoms you will experience and anypotential signs of complications. It is important to realize that the amount oftime it takes for recovery varies greatly among individuals.
The first two weeks
- The recovery period isslightly longer and more painful in the buttock area because this body region is used forphysical activities such as walking, running, and even standing.
- On the first day after surgery, you may be instructed to stay in bed with thecompression garment on and to periodically move your hands and feet tomaintain good circulation. You will be able to get up and walk after thesecond postoperative day.
- When transported homeor to your first postoperative follow-up visit, you will be instructed tolie on your stomach in the back seat of the car to avoid pressure on yourbuttocks. This position should also be used to maneuver and stand for thefirst 3 days.
- You will also beinstructed to lie on your stomach or side while sleeping and whilewatching TV or reading.
- You can expect somebruising and swelling in the buttock area during recovery; this may spreadup to the abdominal or thigh area. This is normal and will begin tosubside after a few days or weeks.
- Your buttocks may besore and painful, but this usually begins to resolve after just a fewdays. Pain medication will be prescribed forthe pain.
- Drains will be in placefor the first seven days to eliminate fluid buildup and oozing from yourincisions.
- An oralantibiotic will be prescribed to be taken as long as the drains are inplace.
No sitting will bepermitted for the first ten days (except for toileting). After this time youcan sit with a soft pillow placed beneath your hamstrung muscles but nottouching your buttock so that your buttock is in the air and there is nopressure on the newly augmented buttock.
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