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!