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When to Resume Exercising After Lipo and Brazilian Butt Lift?

asked 3 years ago by sohappy in New York, NY
Latest answer by George J. Beraka, MD
Question viewed 1,879 times
Tags: exercise, yoga

I am 33 and I had a full back, upper and lower abdomen Liposuction, and a Brazilian butt lift about 1 month ago. I feel fat and want to work out. Can I start jogging now? When can I also resume pilates, yoga, and high impact aerobics?

7 answers to When to Resume Exercising After Lipo and Brazilian Butt Lift?

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When can I exercise after Brazilian Butt Lift?

Hi there- It is very important that you ask your surgeon this question, because the answer will depend on details only you and he/she understand, such as what type of exercise are we talking about, how the surgery was performed (we all have our techniques and know what works to give our patients the best outcomes, but it might be different from one surgeon to another), and your postoperative course to date.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Absolutely, get going with full activity, nothing to worry about!

In general, I would conservatively wait two weeks to resume exercise after any surgical procedure including liposuction as a safety measure to minimize any risk of bleeding postoperatively. Adding fat transfer to the buttock (Brazilian butt lift) to the procedures would not lengthen this time of you being unable to exercise. I have found it very helpful (and motivating) for patients to get back into the gym at 2 weeks. I tell them they may not yet be "100 percent" but to listen... more
James F. Boynton, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.BoyntonPlasticSurgery.com

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Discuss your activity level with your surgeon following extensive liposuction and Brazilian Butt

It is best that you discuss this with your surgeon. However, my general rule is that you can resume treadmill activity with a MPH that is equal to your week of recovery i.e. Week 1 = 1MPH, Week 2 = 2MPH, etc. Talk about your activity level with your surgeon, he/she is in the best position to guide you.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+1

One month after liposuction you can excercise freely.

Hi. The fat grafts will have acquired their new blood supply after three weeks.  So now no restrictions.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Excercising post-op advice

Avoid exercises which directly stress the area of your surgery for a full four to six weeks. After this period, cardiovascular activities, such as riding a stationary bicycle or brisk walking, can be initiated. Avoid heavy lift, contact sports, and jogging for up to six weeks.
Siamak Agha, MD, PhD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
+1

Exercise after Brazilian Buttock enhancement

Resuming regular mild activity after surgery is desirable and prevents unwanted complications. As for exercise and heavy activity, that would depend on your healing and your surgeon's advice. Ask your surgeon when he / she recommends resuming heavy activity. Remember you are recovering from Brazilian Buttock enhancement and multiple areas of liposuction. You will be in discomfort for two weeks.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Post Op Routine after surgeries

I agree with Dr Placik. The best answer is to discuss this with your surgeon. Whatever works for his patients for how he performs this procedure is the best routine to follow.   My routine works great for my patients, but may not be right for your surgeon's routine.
Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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