When can I lift weights, run, bike, swim?

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I had moh's surgery on a very small spot on my scalp. They only had to do one round. I was used to exercising daily. When can go back to exercising? I can scale the intensity back, but I don't think I can wait too long. I would wear a swim cap (Can wear 2 if needed). I won't do yoga since there is too much inversions, but how can this small surgery be a problem for everything else?

Inessa Fishman, MD · Answer

You would do best to check in with your Mohs surgeon regarding post-treatment exercise restrictions.  Since your doctor knows your treatment history best, he/ she is best suited to advise you regarding weightlifting and exercising after your procedure.  Generally, for facial surgery, I ask patients to limit their exercise to walking for 2 weeks, resume moderate activity at 4 weeks, and return to full-intensity exercise at 6 weeks.  Smaller procedures (eg, mole excisions, earlobe repairs) usually require just a day or two of taking it easy, and otherwise have few specific restrictions.  Reach out to your surgeon for your most specific advice, and best of luck.

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When can I lift weights, run, bike, swim?

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