Getting back to exercise after Laser Lipo.

Every surgeon is going to have their own requirements and post procedure instructions they would like you to follow. Therefore, I would follow up with your surgeon to ensure you are following his/her particular instructions. In our clinic, we require that our patients refrain from exercise for a minimum of three weeks, with the exception of walking. Walking can be started very next day following surgery. We don't want the patient elevating the heart rate or creating additional scar tissue by exercising during those initial three weeks following the procedure. As far as removing the garment and feeling uncomfortable, that is a very common occurrence among many patients. It tends to happen while the skin is in the retraction stage. 

I like to let patients get back into exercise quickly, a few things to think about though. You will likely swell during exercise because the areas of lipo are still leaky so the increase in blood flow will cause periodic swelling, not to worry as the movements overall help break down scar tissue and enhance results

Every doctor has different recommendations because there is no universal answer for when patients can start working out again. The answer depends on your overall condition and the treated areas. You should definitely take it easy for the first week or two after the procedure and then just ease back into your pilates and gym routine. Don’t force anything and keep wearing your compression garment.