What to Expect During Recovery
After your procedure, you will be taking to a postoperative recovery room where you’ll wake up from your anesthesia and get a chance to speak with Dr. Steinberg again about how the procedure went. You should have someone close to you who you trust to take you home after your surgery. Because Brazilian butt lifts are outpatient procedures most of the time, you will likely be able to go home on the same day as your procedure.
During the BBL recovery time, be sure to follow the recovery instructions given to you by Dr. Steinberg. You may experience some pain, discomfort, and swelling, but you will be given pain medication, compression garments, and instructions for icing to help with the symptoms.
You will also meet periodically with Dr. Steinberg for postoperative appointments. You should be able to return to work or school within one or two weeks, and normal exercise should be able to recommence after approximately six weeks. It’s important to wait at least three months after your procedure to assess the final results of your Brazilian butt lift.