Exercise is a big part of my life and I am scheduled for buccal fat removal. There seems to be some variability in the duration of time that surgeons suggest to abstain from exercise post-op (1-4 weeks). Might milder exercise be permissible in the initial stages? What are likely risks of continuing to exercise?
Answer: Buccal Fat Pad Removal and physical activity This is the most office based procedure I personally do. I advice my patients to do no efforts for at least 3 days (heavy lifting, running, pushing, gym, etc). The main reason is that physical activity raises blood pressure and small blood vessels can be reopened and cause local bleeding, thus an hematoma can develope. The hematoma is an uncommon minor complication, still looks like a disaster has happend on the face, like a golf ball under pressure. The face swells a lot, so with an hematoma if not drained the swelling and bruising can extend to the lower eye and down to the lips and neck. Still this complication resolves on it´s self, it just takes time. I advice my patient´s 1 week of rest with no physical activity and 2 weeks for gym. Hopes this helps you... !
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Answer: Buccal Fat Pad Removal and physical activity This is the most office based procedure I personally do. I advice my patients to do no efforts for at least 3 days (heavy lifting, running, pushing, gym, etc). The main reason is that physical activity raises blood pressure and small blood vessels can be reopened and cause local bleeding, thus an hematoma can develope. The hematoma is an uncommon minor complication, still looks like a disaster has happend on the face, like a golf ball under pressure. The face swells a lot, so with an hematoma if not drained the swelling and bruising can extend to the lower eye and down to the lips and neck. Still this complication resolves on it´s self, it just takes time. I advice my patient´s 1 week of rest with no physical activity and 2 weeks for gym. Hopes this helps you... !
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Answer: Buccal Fat Reduction Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has their own protocol following buccal fat reduction. I advise my patients to limit their physical activity for the first week following surgery. Best of luck.
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Answer: Buccal Fat Reduction Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has their own protocol following buccal fat reduction. I advise my patients to limit their physical activity for the first week following surgery. Best of luck.
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June 5, 2018
Answer: Exercise post-op buccal fat removal? = right after surgery might cause more and/or prolonged swelling. #bcucalfatremoval Buccal fat removal is associated with post surgical swelling that generally is mild. Therefore it is generally recommended to avoid post surgical expertise for several weeks to allow normal healing process to happen. In my practice patients that exercise right after surgery (eg 1 or 2 weeks after surgery) their swelling gets worst and therefore recovery prolongs. Therefore in my practice I tell my patients not to exercise for at least 2 weeks post procedure.
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June 5, 2018
Answer: Exercise post-op buccal fat removal? = right after surgery might cause more and/or prolonged swelling. #bcucalfatremoval Buccal fat removal is associated with post surgical swelling that generally is mild. Therefore it is generally recommended to avoid post surgical expertise for several weeks to allow normal healing process to happen. In my practice patients that exercise right after surgery (eg 1 or 2 weeks after surgery) their swelling gets worst and therefore recovery prolongs. Therefore in my practice I tell my patients not to exercise for at least 2 weeks post procedure.
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May 31, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear crabapple1234567,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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May 31, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear crabapple1234567,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
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May 31, 2018
Answer: AVOID STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES FOR AT LEAST 7-9 DAYS AFTER BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL. Hello crabapple1234567,
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May 31, 2018
Answer: AVOID STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES FOR AT LEAST 7-9 DAYS AFTER BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL. Hello crabapple1234567,
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