Had lipo surgery a little over 3 weeks ago. At what point is it safe to start lifting weights and doing push ups and sit ups?

Hello @soupjam and thank you for your question. It’s always best to follow your own plastic surgeons protocol since post op recovery may vary depending on the areas addressed and the amount of liposuction performed. However, normally light exercise such as going for walks can safely be done at 2 weeks, and full exercise and activities can be resumed after 4-6 weeks. Hope this helps!
James Lee, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Montreal, Canada

If the liposuction was conservative, you may be able to go back to working out in a short period of time.  Whenever there is more liposuction performed and more fat is removed, the time period will be longer.  Your surgeon should address this with you.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

I have patients . wait 3-4 weeks before going to gym.  please ensure you are doing compression, lymphatic massage, and RF treatments (this for 3 months).  Speak to your physician.  Best, Dr. Emer.