Does Exercise Help with Swelling?

Depending on your doctor's recommendation and your own post-op recovery-you may be able to start walking slowly on a treadmill after 7-10 days for a short period of time-meaning not to get to the point of sweating as that will cause increase in swelling. 

After the first week or so, it is good to get back to exercise.  Start slowly with just treadmill and then work yourself up to a normal routine.  The increased circulation and movement will be helpful.  If you had a tummy tuck / abdominoplasty, you should refrain from heavy lifting for the first 6 weeks was the internal stitches heal.

 

Good Luck.