How Long Should I Wait After Liposuction To Start Exercising Again?

Liposuction under local tumescent anesthesia has a quicker recovery and usually better results than liposuction  under general anesthesia.  Under local, patients should start walking the very next day and start exercising in 1 week with progressive exercising over the following week to full exercise at the 2 week time.  Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

Thank you for your question. I always recommend to my patients to start exercises tend six weeks after PO, gradually: first, gentle walks without sweating, then, you can go to the gym to do aerobics, and, after four months you can stats with machines exercise and start with light weights, and, if there are no problems, only six months after PO may charge "free weights".
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.

Normal activity may be resumed at 2 weeks post operation to tolerance and that would include elliptical and light cardio.  In general, patients may return to office work 3-5 days after the operation, and 14 days for more active employment.  After the operation, exercises are recommended, such as walking immediately and progressive activities beginning on the 14th day, in order to minimize the adhesions between the skin and the deeper tissues. Walking, swimming, or a stationary bicycle can usually begin in a few days after surgery. Specific time periods for resumption of daily activities, work, and exercise with be further discussed by your surgeon post operation.
Early results are seen 10-14 days after surgery, but improvement continues for 4-6 months.  Persistent swelling and irregularities may be present for several months.  If antibiotics are prescribed, they should be taken as directed

The standard recovery time with most procedures is 6 weeks. It is then where most patients can return to normal activity. Liposuction is an easier recovery and tends to be quicker so depending on your healing, you may be able to return sooner. I would continue follow up with your plastic surgeon and ask questions. Then he/she may release you sooner than your 6 week mark.

I usually tell patients to take it easy for 2 weeks - walking is good, but nothing too strenuous - and then slowly increase activity up until the 6 week mark.  At 6 weeks, full activity is allowed (weightlifting, pilates, contact sports, etc).  Good luck!

I have my patients wait at least two to three weeks. The problem is you will still be wearing your conpression garment for at least that amount of time.

In general I advise my patients to be up and around after liposuction, the day or evening when they get home.  Walking and light activity ( no heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, etc).  is encouraged immediately ( but not so vigorous as to cause excess bruising and bleeding). By 2-4 weeks, most people can do moderate activity, and anything by 4-6 weeks.  I would carefully follow the advice of your plastic surgeon, as he knows the extent of your surgery and can best determine how quickly you can return to full vigorous activity.  I remind my patients that are concerned about losing "gym or work-out time " that they are burning plenty of calories healing their surgical wounds.

In general, it is best to address postoperative care instructions with the doctor performing your surgery since he/she knows exactly what is going to be done and what restrictions may be advisable. For example, some patients, having large volume liposuction surgery, may benefit from a longer period of rest postoperatively to avoid complications that may result from hypovolemia (for example, an  accidental fall). If in doubt, in general, it is best to err on the side of conservatism and wait  on the resumption of strenuous activity. Best wishes.

Following liposuction, I advise patoent to resume excercise after three weeks. I think you should start with cardio exercises on treadmill and advance it to pillates over 1 week period. I am not sure, however, why you are having two surgeries one week apart.

I usually recommend that patients avoid exercise for a few weeks after liposuction. It may contribute to unwanted swelling and bruising.