Considering butt implants in Beverly Hills but unsure what recovery looks like? The first few weeks after buttock augmentation surgery are crucial for healing and achieving the beautiful, lasting results you desire. Understanding the recovery timeline can help you prepare mentally and physically for your transformation with Dr. Ryan A. Stanton, “The Butt King®.”
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Butt Implant Surgery?
Plan for 2-3 weeks for initial recovery from buttock augmentation with implants. Most patients return to work during this interval. The most significant challenges occur during the first two weeks as your body adjusts to the Stanton Anatomic® Buttock Implants.
Week 1: The Critical Healing Phase
- Moderate to severe pain and tightness in the surgical area.
- Apply ice around-the-clock for the first 7-10 days.
- Anti-inflammatory and pain meds will be prescribed.
- No sitting permitted except for restroom use.
- Light walking is encouraged but minimize bending.
- Sleep on stomach and elevate back position.
Week 2: Significant Improvement
- Pain and swelling greatly reduced.
- Patients typically cleared to sit for 20–30-minute intervals.
- Return to work is possible for non-physically demanding jobs.
During the first two weeks, sleeping on your stomach is the recommended position. This practice allows your newly placed implants to heal without pressure or disturbance.
Alternative Sleeping Positions:
Lying on your back while elevating your knees and ankles on 2-3 pillows transfers weight from your buttocks to your mid-back.
- Side sleeping is prohibited for the first 3 weeks to protect implant positioning.
- After 2 weeks, you can return to normal sleeping positions gradually, as comfort allows.
Daytime Positioning Tips:
- Kneel face-forward into a chair for eating, working, or watching television.
- Use the “dentist chair” reclined position for work-from-home patients.
- Take a brief walk or stand between sitting intervals.
When Can I Sit Normally After Butt Augmentation?
Sitting restrictions follow a gradual progression to ensure proper healing and optimal positioning of your implants. Dr. Stanton’s post-surgery protocols protect your investment for beautiful, lasting results.
Progressive Sitting Timeline:
- First 2 weeks: Don’t sit except for restroom use.
- Weeks 2-3: Sit for a maximum of 20-30 minutes, then walk or for at least 30 seconds.
- Week 3-4: Sit up to up to one hour at a time.
- After 4 weeks: Unlimited sitting as tolerated.
Special Accommodations for Travel:
- Out-of-town patients can fly home after 5 days, following a strict pressure-release routine prescribed by Dr. Stanton.
- This makes butt implant surgery accessible for international and out-of-state patients.
What Activities Are Restricted During Butt Implant Recovery?
Activity restrictions protect your surgical outcome and can prevent complications during the critical healing period. Following these instructions will ensure the longevity and beautiful contour of your Stanton Anatomic® Butt Implants.
Weeks 1-2:
- Don’t use the stairs.
- Don’t sit except for restroom use.
- Don’t sleep on your side.
- Light walking only.
Weeks 3-4:
- Light to moderate exercise may be allowed.
- Gentle sexual activity after 4 weeks.
- Upper body exercises while standing.
Weeks 5-6:
- Most bruising and swelling resolved. Final results become visible.
- All restrictions lifted at 6 weeks.
- Resume all exercise, including squats and lunges at very low intensity.
- Gradually build range of motion and strength over the following 6-10 weeks.
When Will I See My Final Results from Butt Implants?
While initial results are visible once swelling subsides, complete settling takes approximately 6 months. This timeline differs significantly from Brazilian Butt Lift procedures, where fat reabsorption can eliminate up to 80% of transferred fat within the first year.
Result Timeline:
- 3-4 weeks: Most bruising and swelling resolved.
- Implants may still feel firm and tight initially.
- 6 weeks: Significant reduction in swelling reveals closer approximation of final results.
- 3 months: Final results become noticeable as implants settle.
- 6+ months: Implants fully dropped into place with maximum projection.
Long-Term Permanence:
- Unlike BBL, butt implants provide permanent results.
- Stanton Anatomic® Implants are made from soft, solid silicone rubber that cannot leak or rupture.
- No replacement necessary unless a size change is desired.
- Body adapts to implants as “self” rather than foreign objects by 6 months.
Schedule Your Butt Implant Consultation Today
Dr. Ryan Stanton and his Beverly Hills team will be available throughout your recovery. Contact our office at (310) 278-0077 to schedule your consultation and begin your transformation journey.