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Is It Beneficial to Work out Prior to a Mommy Makeover?

asked 1 year ago by Mr. & Mrs. La La in Garden Grove, Ca
Latest answer by Leo Keegan, MD
Question viewed 2,152 times
Tags: age 35-44, exercise, fitness, workout

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.

15 answers to Is It Beneficial to Work out Prior to a Mommy Makeover?

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.... more

Ivan Thomas, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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!

Randy J. Buckspan, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

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... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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.

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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.

Leo Keegan, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Work out prior to a mommy makeover

Work out prior to a mommy makeover does not necessarily help with recovery but being in medically optimal condition does. You want to be in a good shape, healthy, and in a stable weight for 3-6 months. If your surgery is scheduled in a near future, I would not start a new work out regimen now.

Sugene Kim, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Get in Shape Prior to Surgery

In general, the better shape you are in going into surgery, the easier your recovery will be. So establish a healthy work out routine prior to surgery and then resume once you have your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon;s approval. Best wishes!

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Exercising and working out before mommy makeover surgery can help

Working out before mommy makeover surgery can help get you to lose the extra baby fat, improve your muscle tone and overall health. These are beneficial to your surgery. Each of these consequences of exercise can give you a better chance of a more rapid recovery, and perhaps ever improve the results of your abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).

Fredrick A. Valauri, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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Exercise and surgery.

In general the better physical shape you are in the easier your recovery from surgery will be. Depending on how long you have before surgery you could start an exercise program before your surgery. However, I would not recommend this if you only have a few days. You do not want to be soar from exercising and then have surgery, this will cause you to have more pain.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Mommy makeover and exercise

The bertter shape you are in prior to surgery will only enhance the result and the recovery. But, I would not go start a new esercise regimen jsut before surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Exercise before Mommy Makeover

Establishing good eating habits and a regular exercise routine, as well as avoiding smoking, all contribute to ensuring the best outcome from your cosmetic surgery. If you're not exercising yet, you should start before your Mommy Makeover surgery and resume working out once your doctor clears you after surgery.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Exercise prior to surgery

Exercise can be beneficial to your post-surgery recovery, as well as your overall final result. It is encouraged that you lose as much weight through diet and exercise prior to your procedure to ensure the best possible results. Losing a significant amount of weight after surgery could result in additional revisionary surgery. It is essential that you be at your optimal health to aid in the healing process especially since you will be recovering from multiple procedures. It is very... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Establishing a good exercise regimen prior to body contouring cosmetic surgery

Establishing a good workout regimen especially a Pilates style core strengthening will enhance your post-operative results combined with aerobic fitness will expedite your recovery from anesthesia and perhaps maximize tissue oxygenation which can only improve your overall wound healing.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Exercise to get in shape before mommy makeover surgery

Establishing an exercise regimen is always a good idea. It may not diminish the recovery time substantially but being in optimal physical health will make the recovery easier. You will need to listen to your surgeon's advice about ramping back up after surgery.