When can I exercise after liposculpture and a BBL?

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.

I usually recommend my patients to avoid heavy exercises for at least 6 weeks following the procedure. You could surely start light exercises and doing some weights on the arms at 4 weeks. 

For most patients strenuous activity can be resumed 6 weeks post op.  Squats and lunges after BBL will increase muscle bulk and definition, which is probably a good thing if you are looking to achieve a more projected, lifted buttock.  However, just make sure that the body fat percentage is held in check or you will lose some of the fat. 
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question.  Every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures. Usually, patients use girdles for 6 weeks and start therapeutic lymphatic drainage and ultrasound massages in the liposuctioned areas, which continue daily for a total of 10 sessions.  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.

In my practice exercising is started 4-6 weeks after procedure.You should discuss with your surgeon his preferences andrecommendations since he knows  your case specifically.One of the concerns is to avoid position changes in the placement of the fat transfers. Best wishes.

This is a question best answered by the operating surgeon. He or she will have their own postoperative protocols that they want you to follow. After liposuction and BBL, I usually have my patients wait at least three weeks before beginning any type of exercise. At that time, I allow light cardio and elevating their heart rate. Arm exercises are definitely okay as long as they aren't sitting in a machine to do them. My patients are back to full exercise without restrictions at six weeks. 

Thanks,
Dr. Howland

Thank you for the question and the information provided.

I recommend my patients start exercises again at least 6 weeks after the procedure, depending how they feel.Even though is hard to get in contact with your PS, try to reach him / her and ask, always follow his or her recommendations for best results.
Best Wishes.

Congratulations on your recent surgery and thank you for sharing your question about your post operative recovery and results after your surgery.  Final results can take 6-12 months for all the swelling to subside.  At our office here at CARE we actually see all of our surgery patients the very next day after surgery and then again at two weeks and beyond. We enjoy staying closely connected to our patients and enjoy giving the extra attention and service. 
Your concerns are important to discuss directly with your board certified plastic surgeon.  He or she will appreciate the open communication and will want to help you. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the very best.  Sincerely, Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS

Hello dear!!

Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
I would recommend you wait at least 6-8 weeks in order to start working out, and start walking slow or soft exercises to prevent any complication. Good luck :)

Thank you for your question.I would continue to contact your surgeon or the plastic surgery office to discuss their recommendations for returning to your exercise program as each surgeon may have different protocols.  I recommend that my patients resume activities slowly.  I tell my patients to wait at least 6 weeks before easing back into their regular fitness routine but it is important to remember that it may take some time to return back to your prior strength. Glute-targeting exercises can be beneficial in growing the gluteal muscles and giving you a perkier, rounder buttocks but you want to cautious of the workouts you are doing and your nutrition. An important key to long lasting results after a BBL is maintaining a stable weight. If your weight fluctuates too much then this can affect your results. If you maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle without losing or gaining significant weight then you should be able to see long lasting results from your BBL. Best of luck.Sincerely,
James Fernau, MD, FACSBoard Certified ENTBoard Certified Plastic SurgeryMember of ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, The Rhinoplasty Society, AAFPRS, OTO/HNS, ASLMS, International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics & Science