When can I exercise after arm lift?

In my experience anybody who shows up to the operating room in better shape has better outcomes. You can certainly spend your time getting fit and toned before your procedure even though it may not manifest the improved contours until your surgery manifests itself. In a patient who is undergoing a brachioplasty, I always discuss with them that more definition can be obtained with vaser liposelection at the same time as the excess arm skin that is being removed. Vaser liposelection will give better contours of the biceps and deltoid region while the excess skin is being removed with the scar that’s left in between the biceps and triceps on the inner arm. After your surgery is completed, it usually takes about 3 weeks for the swelling to settle down during which time you should get some massages. After 3 weeks in my practice I strongly urge my patients to resume a more aggressive physical regiment.

Thank you for your question regarding exercise after an arm lift.
To get the best toned look, I would suggest weight training after your arm lift. During your arm lift, arm skin and fat will be removed. After the arm lift surgery, you can work on developing and accentuating your biceps, triceps, and deltoids.
Good luck with your quest for thinner, toned arms.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely, Dr. Katzen

Your arms will look best when you help yourself as well as consult with an expert surgeon.  For optimal results, before surgery you should be at your ideal weight and you should have substantial muscles from weight training. If that is not possible, do the best you can before and after your procedure. 

                  The
results of brachioplasty are best when combined with life style changes. These
changes may involve both diet and exercise. The benefits of exercise may occur
both pre-operatively and post-operatively. In the post-operative period, it’s
important to have adequate healing before starting a workout routine. For this
reason, strenuous exercise should be avoided for 6 to 8 weeks following
surgery.

                  When
brachioplasty is combined with exercises that are designed to improve muscle
tone, results can be excellent. It’s important to discuss exercise routines
with your surgeon before getting started. Your surgeon will be able to help you
formulate an exercise routine that will help maximize your result. 

A patient can resume most activities in 3 - 4 weeks without any problems after having armlift surgery.