After Cellfina, why should strenuous exercise be avoided? for how long? and what is considered strenuous?

Post procedure exercise will cause vasodilation which will increase blood flow to your buttocks and posterior thighs. This could increase and prolong any swelling and bruising that can occur after having a Cellfina procedure. I would suggest two weeks recovery before doing anything too strenuous. Good luck!

Strenuous activity includes high intensity workouts or heavy lifting above 25-40 pounds or really anything that is a significant strain that will elevate your blood pressure. The reason this matters is that elevation of your blood pressure creates the potential for more bruising and swelling and potentially this could affect your healing from a Cellfina treatment.I am fairly practical with return to activity as here in Colorado we emphasize the "Colorado" lifestyle of getting outside and self-care that includes exercise and aerobic activity. For Cellfina specifically, I would generally be comfortable with:3 days of light activity and then return to mild-moderate aerobic activity that doesn't strain your body or raise your heart rate above 60-65% of your maximum heart rate. At this level of activity you should be able to speak in full sentences and sing a couple of lines from your favorite song.After 10 days, providing you don't have undue swelling or bruising issues, I'm good with return to moderately strenuous activity followed in a few days by fully strenuous activity. During moderately strenuous to strenuous aerobic activity you can talk but you can't sing. If you are at a high-intensity strenuous activity, you won't want to do much speaking at all, perhaps just a word or two...As always, ask your surgeon for specific guidelines.Hope this helps,Nick Slenkovich MD, FACS

Many practitioners recommend a 1 to 2 week wait period before returning to strenuous exercise routines. It’s always best to follow your Cellfina™ technician's or plastic surgeon’s specific instructions regarding when you can work out and what he or she considers to be strenuous. If you aren’t sure, reach out to them for clarification. Exercising soon after having Cellfina™ should not affect your results, but it can exacerbate any bruising or swelling you may still be experiencing and can prolong the healing process.  

Any #soreness, tenderness, or bruising will #resolve within a week. Patients can return to activities of daily living, to high-impact aerobic activity and may wear any clothing. Results can be seen in as little as three days post-op.  After the Cellfina™ cellulite treatment, patients can go about their day, but may want to take it easy for up to 24 hours. There have been no serious adverse events associated with our treatments such as Cellfina™. The most common side effects reported by patients in the FDA-approved pivotal study were #soreness and #bruising. Over 90% of patients had no bruising at four weeks after the cellulite procedure. For full product and safety information, including possible mild side effects.

Thank you for you question.

Cellfina is an FDA approved minimally invasive procedure that reduces the appearance of cellulite for at least two years on the buttocks and back of the thighs of women.



It works by releasing the internal bands that cause the cellulite dimpling and so we have not seen any fat atrophy. You should not see much of a difference with weight gain or loss but this also has not been studied.



Other areas of the body with dimpling, it is important to make sure it is truly cellulite before treatment.





It is common to have swelling bruising and firmness after the procedure. This can last for a few weeks.



It is different than Cellulaze which is a laser. 



If you have had previous poor results with cellulaze, you can still do Cellfina.



Cellfina has shown 100% noticeable improvement and 96% satisfaction in all patients at 2 years. 



Cellfina is designed to be a one time procedure. 



It can be used on women with all skin types but caution should be taken if theres a history of keloiding.





It can also be combined with other treatments such as Thermi or



Ulthera if skin tightening is needed.





We have done Sculpsure and Coolsculpting if fat reduction is wanted, but its best to wait 3 months to see the results before proceeding.





It can also be done at the same time as other procedures such as liposuction and BBL or as a stand alone procedure in the office.





Since Cellfina outcomes can be based on technique and experience, please see a board certified plastic surgeon that specializes body contouring to see if Cellfina or other treatments are available to meet your goals. 





Take care,





Dr. Schwartz 



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute



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After treatment with Cellfina, it is important to avoid strenuous activity that can lead to increased swelling, bruising, or bleeding. While Cellfina is a minimally invasive procedure, it is still necessary to allow the body to heal from the procedure. Strenuous exercise would include running and other workout routines that would require a lot of energy and strength to perform. As you are recovering from treatment with Cellfina, consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon regarding any questions or concerns about when to resume your exercise routine. Congratulations on your recent procedure!

I agree with your physician. Walking during the first week after the procedure is appropriate. However, significant strenuous exercise right after the procedure may lead to more bruising and swelling. I think 30 days is too extreme. Use your best judgement after the first week. If it hurts or you notice increased swelling, then cut back your routine to allow for healing.

Walking is encouraged on the day of the procedure.  In 3-5 days after the treatment, patients can engage in non-impact type of exercising. Strenuous exercising such as running, heavy weight lifting, squats, etc. should be avoided to allow the treated areas to heal.  There will be some bruising and swelling after the Cellfina treatment and for this to resolve quickly, strenuous exercising should be delayed.  Always best to follow the specific advice of the physician who did your treatment. 

We get our patients back to activities following Cellfina within a few days. Best bet is to review this carefully with your surgeon so that you comply with his or her guidelines.

I have my patients back at the gym in 3-5 days. I suggest you see an expert or speak to your physician about what is best.  Dr. Emer.