Possible to Work out the Day After Liposuction?

May 28, 2010
Asked By:6826anon in Pittsburgh, PA

Had lipo to trunk and thighs yesterday. Feeling pretty good today, even without pain medication. Really want to get on the elliptical at a slow pace. Is this ok as long as I take it easy? Prior to the surgery, I worked out 90 minutes a day/6days a week. In very good shape.

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June 3, 2010

Answer: Walking the day after liposuction is acceptable but strenuous exercising must wait a week.

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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June 3, 2010

Answer: Walking the day after liposuction is acceptable but strenuous exercising must wait a week.

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 16, 2015

Answer: #LipoWorkoutTiming

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 16, 2015

Answer: #LipoWorkoutTiming

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2014

Answer: Too soon

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 12, 2014

Answer: Too soon

Michael Constantin Gartner, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 31, 2010

Answer: Working out the day after liposuction

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2010

Answer: Working out the day after liposuction

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 30, 2010

Answer: No exercise for a week or two after liposuction

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 30, 2010

Answer: No exercise for a week or two after liposuction

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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