Recovery time frame after buttock
augmentation
It is vitally important
that you follow all patient care instructions provided by your surgeon. This will include information about wearing
compression garments, care of your drains, taking an antibiotic if prescribed,
and the level and type of activity that is safe. Your surgeon will also provide
detailed instructions about the normal symptoms you will experience and any
potential signs of complications. It is important to realize that the amount of
time it takes for recovery varies greatly among individuals.
The first two weeks
- The recovery period is
slightly longer and more painful in the buttock area because this body region is used for
physical activities such as walking, running, and even standing.
- On the first day after surgery, you may be instructed to stay in bed with the
compression garment on and to periodically move your hands and feet to
maintain good circulation. You will be able to get up and walk after the
second postoperative day.
- When transported home
or to your first postoperative follow-up visit, you will be instructed to
lie on your stomach in the back seat of the car to avoid pressure on your
buttocks. This position should also be used to maneuver and stand for the
first 3 days.
- You will also be
instructed to lie on your stomach or side while sleeping and while
watching TV or reading.
- You can expect some
bruising and swelling in the buttock area during recovery; this may spread
up to the abdominal or thigh area. This is normal and will begin to
subside after a few days or weeks.
- Your buttocks may be
sore and painful, but this usually begins to resolve after just a few
days. Pain medication will be prescribed for
the pain.
- Drains will be in place
for the first seven days to eliminate fluid buildup and oozing from your
incisions.
- An oral
antibiotic will be prescribed to be taken as long as the drains are in
place.
No sitting will be
permitted for the first ten days (except for toileting). After this time you
can sit with a soft pillow placed beneath your hamstrung muscles but not
touching your buttock so that your buttock is in the air and there is no
pressure on the newly augmented buttock.