Mommy Makeover: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIs It Beneficial to Work out Prior to a Mommy Makeover?
I am 35 y/o, 5'7", 140lbs and have one 11 year old boy. I am your typical makeover patient, lost volume in my breasts, abdominal stretch marks, and unhappy being naked. My makeover will consist of a Benelli Mastoplexy (donut lift), silicone implants, and a full tummy tuck. Is there any benefit to working out prior to my procedures? Will wokring out deminish the recovery time? I currently do not work out and blessed with good genes.
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Mr. & Mrs. La La
in Garden Grove, Ca
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Exercise prior to Surgery
It is always good to be in good physical condition when you are having surgery. Since you do not work out regularly, a few days of exercises before surgery will not have any effect on the outcome of your surgery.
However, I suggest that before you decide to have a combination of implants with Mastopexy, especially the Benelli Mastopexy, you get a 2nd opinion and be well informed regarding the possibilities of less than ideal results which may occur with this combination....
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Is It Beneficial to START a Work out Prior to a Mommy Makeover?
Regarding: "Is It Beneficial to Work out Prior to a Mommy Makeover?
I am 35 y/o, 5'7", 140lbs and have one 11 year old boy. I am your typical makeover patient, lost volume in my breasts, abdominal stretch marks, and unhappy being naked. My makeover will consist of a Benelli Mastoplexy (donut lift), silicone implants, and a full tummy tuck. Is there any benefit to working out prior to my procedures? Will wokring out deminish the recovery time? I currently do not work out...
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Exercising prior to surgery is good
Yes, exercising prior to your surgery is a great plan: First, increased fitness will speed your recovery - you will heal faster and be up and moving sooner. Second, although a tummy tuck will tighten your abdominal muscles, greater muscle tone and strength will only add to your result. So go for it and keep it up after surgery!
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Exercise and cosmetic surgery
It is always a good idea to exercise for fitness and life quality/longevity. Certainly the better your physical condition the better your response to surgery and the quicker your recovery will be. Be sure to closely follow your surgeon's instructions for returning to various activities after surgery. Becoming too active too early after surgery can cause problems and detract from the end result. Having said all that it is important that you do not temporarily change yourself before...
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Exercise prior to mommy makeover
Since a "mommy makeover" is a body-contouring plan my advice is to become as fit as possible and to obtain a healthy stable lifestyle. It is not useful if you work out intensely before surgery and then quit after. Surgery will always be safer, more precise, more predictable, and more long-lasting the closer your are to your ideal, healthy, stable lifestyle.
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Workouts and fitness before surgery are great
Just as a general rule, the better your physical condition before surgery, the better you can expect to tolerate the physiological stress of surgery.
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Working Out & Eating Healthy Will Help Improve Your Final Result for Mommy Makeover
Being in good physical health can decrease your surgical risk and facilitate your recovery following Mommy Make-Over surgery. Unfortunately, becoming physically fit is not a short term proposition. It takes time to become physically healthy and this type of program needs to be started well before surgery.
Exercise and diet will help shed extra pounds and tone muscles prior to the procedure. This will ultimately help improve your final result. It’s important that you discuss your plans...
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Exercise
It is always better to be at your optimal weight prior to having any of these procedures. Looking at your photographs you will benefit from the surgery at this time.
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Exercise before a Tummy Tuck
Fitness before surgery helps you to heal. It --
increases blood flow and lung capacity
Which increases oxygen supply
And builds up energy reserves.
Must you work out in advance? No.
Will it decrease your risks and increase the speed of recovery? Yes.
Ideal work out? Aerobic Exercise 2 hr/week + Muscle Building 2 hr/wk + Stretching 1 hr/wk. We don't live in an ideal world -- do what you can fit into your life.
Best wishes!
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Cosmetic Surgery and Exercise
It is always advisable to get into the best possible condition before surgery. Although it may not shorten your recovery or lead to less post-operative pain, you can expect to feel better during the recovery period. You may notice the greatest benefit in improving your overall aerobic condition prior to surgery.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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