Pain exercising after liposuction

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.

I have patients refrain from strenuous or vigorous exercise for 6 weeks, but your surgeon may have different recommendations.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Discomfort after liposuction can persist for weeks in certain individuals. Sometimes it is related to skin sensitivity and sometimes it is related to scar tissue and residual swelling in treated areas. You are doing the right thing, starting slowly  and listening to your body with a gradual work up to be able to do what you were doing before the procedure. Everyone is a little bit different. Massage and stretching may help with areas of firmness or scar tissue. Be patient. If you have pain, stop what you are doing and try again in several days. Eventually you will be able to do what you love to do without pain. The time frame can vary from person to person. It may take several more weeks before you are completely pain free. You should also check with your plastic surgeon to make sure you are cleared for full exercise.

Most patients feel sore when they start back to exercise after Liposuction. Follow the recommendations of your surgeon. I tell my patients to start after 4-6 weeks and slowly build up over weeks to their previous level of exercise. Massage of those areas can also help swelling to resolve. Best Wishes

I typically advise my patients to wait at least 6 weeks before returning to vigorous exercise. Since your surgeon knows how you are healing since he or she has seen you in person, it would be best to follow his or her recommendation. Ab work may need to be postponed for longer than 6 weeks. If something hurts, stop doing it. That's my best advice.