How long after butt implant surgery will I be able to lift weights?

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I am in the early stages of researching butt implants. I am wondering if after the surgery i can resume weightlifting and if heavy squatting would pose a threat to the implants. How long after the surgery would i be able to lift weights? How about cardio? (walking at an incline or stair master) Thank you

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

The first 2 weeks after surgery is the most challenging with swelling, tightness, and discomfort. Several different types of pain and anti-inflammatory medications are prescribed. Icing around the clock is also extremely helpful. Also sitting is prohibited for these 2 weeks. Patients may return to work after 2 - 3 weeks as sitting and basic daily activities become easier.  For those whom work from home, return to work resumes much sooner if they can work standing, kneeling, and/or lying down reclined in the "dentist chair" position. After 2 weeks patients may sit for up to 30 minutes at a time then stand up or take a short walk for 15 - 30 seconds before sitting back down, 3 weeks for up to an hour, and at 4 weeks unlimited.  At 4 weeks patients can resume upper body exercises while standing only.  By 6 weeks, all restrictions are lifted as life nears normal again, all exercise (including squats and lunges) and sports may be resumed again but at low intensity, gradually building week by for another ~6 weeks to full strength. Like breast implants, around 5-6 months postop the body has adapted to the implant as a foreign object so it recognizes it as  self.

Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS · Answer

I ask my patients to wait about 6 weeks after their procedure to avoid complications. Please be sure to choose a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in this procedure and is well know for their work in this field.

Jorge Jiménez Toribio, MD · Answer

Hi dear... Thank you for your question!Usually I'd recommend my patients returning back to cardio after 12-14 days and weightlifting after a month but it all depends on what your PS says. Each doctor has different protocols and guidelines to follow. Hope this helps and remember to always consult a certified board plastic surgeon to get the desired results without putting your health at risk!Dr. Jiménez Toribio Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

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