How Long Do I have to Refrain From Lifting After A Chin Implant? Could lifting before 3 weeks increase the chance of infection?

Getting back to training is a common concern for most patients. Following cosmetic surgery one should contact the area where the surgery was performed to avoid trauma to the area. Incisions are not strong for 4 to 6 weeks. Bleeding can happen in the first few days in most cases if trauma were to occur. On the other hand if one is performing activities in a safe manner elsewhere in the body that do not pose stressful conditions on the area of the surgery, one should be able to proceed. Following chin implant surgery one should be able to lift weights, just don't drop that benchpress bar down on your chin.

Dear Jdiggity, I would go with your surgeons instructions generally two weeks is sufficient. I would start back lightly and work your way up. If you have tenderness in the area after your exercise then reduce down until you can go back to your full work out with no discomfort. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.