Immediately after a Brazilian Butt Lift patients are not allowed to lay on their back until they are fully recovered. Normally they are then turned over on their stomach. During the trip home after the procedure or when in route to a postoperative visit patients are recommended to either lay on their stomach or on their side After the patient goes home they are instructed to keep pressure off of the buttock area for at least 8 weeks. No sitting is permitted for 10 days postoperatively. The exception to this is to utilize the toilet. After 10 days the patient is allowed to sit in a modified position that will keep excess pressure from the buttock area. This can be accomplished with the use of a pillow placed beneath the hamstring muscles not touching the buttock. Patients are recommended to wear the prescribed compression garment for up to 4-6 weeks postoperatively. Patient’s normally return to unrestricted activity by 8 weeks. It is important to realize that the final result probably not be realized for up to 3-4 months.