Can You Get a Brazilian Butt Lift After Having a Baby? 

Plastic surgery is usually generally desired by women after they have had babies; this is because the body undergoes many changes during pregnancy to accommodate the baby. Though it is incredible that their bodies can morph to accommodate the growing life, many women are usually unhappy with the body changes after birth. Changes like excess skin, stretch marks, saggy breasts, and overall weight gain can be modified via plastic surgeries, returning their body to how it was before the pregnancy or in an even better shape affording them the body that they had only previously dreamed of. Can You Get a BBL After Having a Baby?

During a bbl procedure, most of the fat that is transplanted into the butt to create that lift is harvested from the flanks or the inner thighs. The fat from these areas is more resistant to exercise and dieting, and this often means that they are the first places that fat is deposited naturally when women gain weight. Most plastic surgeons will recommend that a woman should wait for at least 3-4 months after breastfeeding before getting a procedure while others suggest a waiting period of 6-9 months. This is because postpartum recovery varies on an individual basis, and several factors can affect the procedure time after pregnancy.

What are the factors that can affect the waiting time for a bbl?

The factors that can affect a woman’s waiting period for a bbl procedure include:

• The type of birth that the woman had. Complication-free births, usually vaginal births, make for a minimal recovery time than births that had complications like cesarean section births. For those that delivered through surgery, they must have to wait or the surgical wounds to heal before even considering any additional procedures
• The type of support around the woman also matters. In cases where limited people are helping the woman in taking care of the infant, that will also be considered in determining the time that the procedure will be performed.
• It is also crucial that the lifestyle choices of the mother are considered. This means that the woman is expected to be eating right and getting enough rest and exercise. These things may be difficult for the new mother, especially with the demands that come with the new baby. This is why time should be given for the mother to properly adjust before the surgery.

What are the factors to consider before getting a BBL?

Healing after pregnancy

This is a critical point for a woman to consider before considering a bbl procedure. The woman usually will not be healed enough before any time before at least six months after childbirth. The deep tissues in the abdomen would be recovering from stretching and the ripping that they went through during the process of childbirth. After six months, most of these injuries would have been healed or on their way to healing fully, and the pregnancy hormones that soften them will no longer be active. 

Also, another reason to wait till after six months is due to the constant lifting of the baby that the new mother will be required to do. Frequent lifting and movement puts undue stress on a healing bbl and can seriously damage the result. Usually, after six months, the new mothers are quite familiar with this routine and can be much more efficient with that action.

Weight fluctuations 

Pregnancy can cause women to gain a lot of weight. These extra weights usually remain even long after the pregnancy. A BBL with a tummy tuck can help in enhancing the general look of the woman’s body. However, it is not designed as an ultimate or definite weight-loss solution. When the patient is at or close to their target weight and is not experiencing any weight swings, cosmetic operations are typically more effective. 

Any subsequent weight gain or loss can impact the laxity of the procedures that have been undergone. This can essentially undo the results of the surgery that the client had undergone. It is highly recommended that the client waits till their weight has stabilized or is near their goal before they consider any cosmetic procedure. The duration for this will normally vary for every patient and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Breastfeeding 

It is recommended that a woman waits for at least three months after the end of breastfeeding before considering a bbl and tummy tuck. This is because the act of breastfeeding generally leads to a lot of hormonal changes which can massively impact the weight of the client and the recovery process. Another fact to consider is that the drugs that will be administered before, during, and after the procedure may find their way into the breast milk and pose a very heavy risk to the baby.

Future pregnancy plans

Apart from the weight fluctuations, any future pregnancies after the surgery may also stretch the skin due to extra weight gain. This can also potentially interfere with the results of the surgery and potentially sag the tightening that the surgery achieved. Cosmetic surgery will not interfere with any future pregnancy or the client’s desire to have children. It is usually beneficial to the client if the results of the procedure can be prolonged for as long as possible. Especially when considering the substantial time and money invested in achieving the said results.

Summary 

Generally speaking, it is recommended for a woman to give herself at least six months to one year following childbirth before considering any cosmetic procedures. This period will allow for the stabilization of her hormone levels, for the stabilizing of her weight, and to afford her body full healing after childbirth. It is also recommended that they seek a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic surgeon who will provide her with the best advice based on her case for her to make the proper decision concerning the procedure.