Weight training 3 weeks after BBL?

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I weight train 4-6 times per week and I'm concerned I will lose my muscle tone if i stop working out after BBL. Can I return to light weight lifting after 3 weeks to prevent muscular atrophy on my current gains?

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. I advise my patients that they can begin returning to their exercise routines about 4-6 weeks after a BBL. I recommend discussing it with your plastic surgeon. Hope this helps. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.

Morad Askari, MD, MBA · Answer

Each surgeon has their own technique and post-op recommendation after a BBL. I personally advise all my patients to wait at least 6 weeks before any exercises or weight lifting. You had major surgery, your body is recovering and healing. The healing process takes time. You don't want to compromise your results, healing, and body after going through a BBL surgery.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @bnrios10, thank you for your question. The amount of surgical techniques do not allow for standard physical activity times. The ideal is to agree with the treating physician so that he can recommend, based on his technique, what time would be prudent to resume any activity in accordance with his guidelines, according to his or her criteria. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez.

Jose A. Munoz, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!A short period of exercise cessation may be responsible for a slight loss of tone which can be restored with resumption of exercise. The increased risk of bleeding with premature resumption of exercise may result in hematoma or seroma, which may leave permanent scarring.Follow your surgeon's instructions regarding activity restrictions.Best wishes...

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear bnrios10,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. Post operative care and management depends on the type of surgery performed and the technique used during surgery among other factors.It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

The recommended timeframe to refrain from physical activity is a minimum of 3 to 4 weeks following your procedure. If you are a good candidate (less than 5L of fat) for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), the optimal outcomes are achieved with: 1) use of VASER liposuction to harvest the fat, 2) a closed looped system such as Puregraft to process the fat, and 3) strategic micro-packet transplant technique. These three processes have demonstrated over 95% fat graft take. This means that your results will be stable as long as you maintain your weight. As an official VASER trainer, I am routinely referred unhappy BBL patients. One of the most common reasons for disgruntled BBL patients is that patients are not able to accurately communicate their desired buttocks goals to their surgeons. A buttocks assessment tool can be an invaluable tool to communicate to your surgeon the exact buttocks size and shape you are desiring. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a BBL specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD,FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD,FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Each plastic surgeon will have their own postoperative protocols and this often includes limiting pressure and movement.Talk to your plastic surgeon if you have one and if not discuss during consultations.Fit athletes typically have muscle memory and can bring back their current condition quite quickly after taking time off from exercise.Best,Mats Hagstrom MD

Weight training 3 weeks after BBL?

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