How Long Do I Have to Wait to Exercise Again After Lipo?

Exercise Guidelines after Liposuction
Information about Liposuction Recovery
Here is the information I give my patients regarding the recovery process after liposuction including Smart Lipo and other lipo techniques.
As with all operations, pain and discomfort varies greatly from patient to patient. Generally, one should expect that pain medication will be required for the first few days. Continuing discomfort can last varying amounts of time.  Much of the swelling and bruising will be improved within two weeks; however, some will persist for six to eight weeks.  It is often difficult to see permanent changes in the body shape before this time.
Most patients are instructed to wear an elastic garment from four to six weeks to help with skin shrinkage. Your plastic surgeon will tell you how long you should wear your elastic garment. For patients with poor skin elasticity Endermologie treatments may be recommended.
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.

Thank you for your question. I always recommend to my pantients 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.

Thank you for your question. Patients can return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 4 weeks after surgery.  We usually experience a slow steady improvement for 3 months or so after surgery.

Thanks for the question. After a week your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do gym and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

It's pretty common for patients who can benefit from liposuction to be dedicated gym-goers. So the question about how soon after the procedure they can resume exercising is common. Some low-impact activity, such as walking, is important to start the day after the procedure. But more strenuous exercise needs to be put on hold for at least 4 weeks.  

Thank you for your question.  I generally ask that patients refrain from any exercising and/or heavy lifting for four weeks following their liposuction surgery.  With that said, there is no universal rule or universal consensus among surgeons regarding when patients can begin exercising following a cosmetic surgical procedure.  Each surgeon has their own specific philosophy and post-operative protocol and for this reason it is important that patients defer to their operating surgeon's recommendations when it comes to the recovery process.  Your surgeon is most familiar with your procedure, the technique employed, and your medical history, and as such they are best qualified to answer this question.  I hope this helps!

Liposuction recovery varies from
patient to patient.We generally
recommend that patients take a week off from work following this
procedure. Occasionally, patients are
able to return to work even sooner. Patients usually resume all their normal activities within six weeks
following surgery without restrictions.We
feel that exercise facilitates recovery, and because of this, we encourage
physical activity.However, strenuous
activity and heavy lifting are usually avoided for five to six weeks following
liposuction.Before resuming strenuous
physical activity, it’s important to contact your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to make an
appropriate recommendation based on your post-operative progress.

Moderate exercise can be resumed after one week, depending on the size of the area and how many areas are involved. You should ask your surgeon, though.

This depends on the extent of your surgery. Generally, I advise patients to wait 3 weeks. However, you should ask your surgeon for more accurate advice pertaining to your specific situation.

I usually recommend waiting 4-6 weeks before vigorous exercise is begun.  This will allow the skin to drape over your new slimmer core.

Dr. ES