One of the reasons why people resort to plastic surgery on the buttocks is to feel more attractive and have a better sex life. As a result of this, it comes as no surprise that many patients interested in undergoing the procedure ask about sex after butt enhancement procedures even during the pre-operative consultation.
An important thing patients need to understand about plastic surgery (butt enhancement procedures included) is that there will be a recovery period following the procedure, of which certain activities will be limited even after a few months.
However, the length of the recovery period and healing depends on the type of procedure that was performed. If we are talking about implant surgery and fat transfer, the recommendation is to avoid sitting on the buttocks or lying on the back during the first two to three weeks after the procedure. After this initial period, patients will need to get a special pillow and use it when sitting down, but not positioned directly under the buttocks but under the hamstring muscle.
The period immediately after butt enhancement procedures can be associated with a certain level of pain and discomfort and also limitations in daily activities. While the patient is advised to get off the bed and walk every two to three hours for a few minutes starting the day of the surgery, there is also a recommendation to get plenty of rest and to avoid intense or strenuous physical activities. Sexual intercourse can be included in the list of intense physical activities that should be avoided for at least a month after a butt enhancement procedure.
The desire to know what to expect after the procedure is normal, and a responsible plastic surgeon will take his time in explaining the recovery period details and what is to be expected during the first two to three months after the procedure. Moreover, patients need to understand that even if they want to have sex as soon as possible, they might not feel the same when confronted with the side effects of the surgery. Keep in mind that a certain level of swelling and bruising will occur after butt enhancement procedures and these side effects can take months to subside completely. Moreover, some areas of the buttocks can be numb or overly sensitive to the touch. Having sexual intercourse too soon after a butt enhancement procedure can cause unnecessary pain for the patient, the shifting of the implants, and even wound opening caused by the pressure on the buttocks that can occur during sex. Moreover, when the Brazilian butt lift is performed, the fat cells transferred to the butt might die if intercourse occurs too soon. Generally speaking, patients are advised to wait about a month or two before resuming sex after butt enhancement procedures.