How Long Will I Be off my Workout Routine After Canthoplasty?

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If I get a canthoplasty done, how long of a break will I need to take from the workout regimen my personal trainer has me on? I can only put the training package I purchased on hold for a certain amount of time.

Richard D. Gentile, MD · Answer

Again consult with your surgeon but I usually advise only light exercise between week one and two due to throbbing that can occur in the surgical site.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Dear Christine
WIth regard to down time, I let my patient walk up to 3 miles per hour level on a treadmill for the first three weeks but noting else. After three weeks, physical restrictions are removed. However, it matters very little what I think, you need to follow the directions of your surgeon to the letter.
There are very few things for which a "canthoplasty" is the right answer. So I am hoping that you have done your homework on your doctor and what is proposed makes sense and is supported by the opinions of other surgeons.
For this type of work please recognize that oculoplastic surgeons (board certified ophthalmologist with ASOPRS fellowship training in eyelid surgery are without question the best trained in dealing with issues that many require a canthoplasty.  Other types of surgeons perform procedures that they refer to as canthoplasties but in many cases what is actually done is an external eyelid procedure with some type of stitch used to reinforce the outer corner of the eyelid.  By and large, these are not a substitute for a properly designed and executed lower eyelid procedure.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

You really need to address this question to your surgeon because it depends on the type and complexity of surgery that you are having.  In most cases 7 to 10 days is sufficient to return to your regular exercise program.

Chris Thiagarajah, MD · Answer

I would give it a solid two weeks. You need to rest and let the eyelid heal. You don't want to risk the eyelid wound opening up and having to get it restitched.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It takes approximately two weeks to heal from your canthoplasty procedure.  All of the bruising and most of the swelling will resolve after a two-week period of time from the procedure.  You should probably not work out or exercise for at least two weeks after the procedure.

How Long Will I Be off my Workout Routine After Canthoplasty?

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Answer: Eyelid surgery and working out

Answer: Eyelid surgery and working out

Answer: Refrain from exercise routine for at least 2 weeks after surgery

Answer: Refrain from exercise routine for at least 2 weeks after surgery

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How Long Will I Be off my Workout Routine After Canthoplasty?

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Answer: Eyelid surgery and working out

Answer: Eyelid surgery and working out

Answer: Refrain from exercise routine for at least 2 weeks after surgery

Answer: Refrain from exercise routine for at least 2 weeks after surgery

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