Running a mile after lipo?

Make sure to speak with your physician regarding recommendations as far as exercise goes.  In my experience it varies greatly from person to person depending on the amount of fat removed and patient characteristics.  Running can increase swelling and bruising if undertaken too soon in the post-op period.   However, I generally recommend patients increase the workload daily slowly to full potential.  Fit patients tend to recover more quickly.  The most important thing will be to listen to you body and to wear compression.  

I start my patients walking right away after lipo but I wait 1 week to start exercising and massaging and 2-3 weeks before they do endermology.

I suggest waiting 3-4 weeks before beginning any exercise post liposuction. Please discuss this with your physician. Best, Dr. Emer