What to Wear After a BBL: Your Complete Post-Op WardrobeQué Usar Después de un BBL: Tu Guardarropa Post-Op Completo

The BBL wardrobe rule is simple: nothing that puts pressure on your butt for 6 weeks. Everything else flows from there. Here's your complete guide — including where to buy fajas in Medellín.La regla del guardarropa BBL es simple: nada que ponga presión en tus glúteos por 6 semanas.

Compression Garments (Fajas)Fajas de Compresión

Stage 1 faja (weeks 1–4): Worn immediately after surgery. High compression, full coverage from knees to waist or above. Your surgeon's clinic will fit you with the right one. These are firm and structured — they support your new contours, reduce swelling, and prevent fluid accumulation. Expect to spend $60–$120 on a quality Stage 1 garment in Medellín.Faja etapa 1 (semanas 1–4): Se usa inmediatamente después de la cirugía. Alta compresión, cobertura completa. $60–$120 en Medellín.

Stage 2 faja (weeks 4–12): Less rigid, more comfortable for daily wear. Provides moderate compression to continue shaping. Some patients skip Stage 2; others swear by it. Ask your surgeon for their recommendation.Faja etapa 2 (semanas 4–12): Menos rígida, más cómoda. Compresión moderada.

Where to Buy Fajas in MedellínDónde Comprar Fajas en Medellín

Medellín is the faja capital of the world — seriously. The city's garment district has dozens of shops specialising in post-surgical compression wear. Your clinic will recommend specific brands, but popular options include stores along Calle 49 (Junín) in the Centro district. Prices are 30–60% less than ordering from the US. Many shops will custom-fit garments to your post-op measurements.Medellín es la capital mundial de las fajas. El distrito de prendas de la ciudad tiene docenas de tiendas especializadas. Los precios son 30–60% menos que en EEUU.

Clothing for RecoveryRopa para Recuperación

• Loose maxi dresses — the post-BBL uniform. Comfortable, no waistband pressure, easy to put onVestidos largos sueltos — el uniforme post-BBL
• Wide-leg or flowy pants — avoid anything fitted through the hips and buttPantalones anchos o fluidos — evita cualquier cosa ajustada
• Front-closure bras — no reaching behind your backBras con cierre frontal
• Slip-on shoes — bending over is uncomfortable for the first weekZapatos sin cordones
• BBL pillow — carry it everywhere for 6 weeks. It's not optionalAlmohada BBL — llévala a todas partes por 6 semanas

What NOT to WearQué NO Usar

• Jeans — not for 6–8 weeks minimumJeans — no por 6–8 semanas mínimo
• Thongs or tight underwear — pressure directly on the transferred fatTangas o ropa interior ajustada
• Tight waistbands — anything that digs into your midsection compresses the lipo areasCinturones ajustados
• High heels — unstable + you're walking gingerly alreadyTacones altos