1 week post-op. When I resume weight lifting after 6 weeks, can I still work out my legs and glutes the way I always have?

Hi there,
So after your surgeon has cleared you to resume the gym / exercise - I would say stick with workouts and cardio that targets more muscle building than fat burning. 
For example - heavy weights (squats, lower body) low repetition versus high repetition and light weights (more fat burning). But if you hypertrophy the gluteus - you can project the butt more and possibly lift and shape it more from that.
Cardio - I would recommend low intensity, lower body building (stair master). 
Hope this helps. 

Thank you for your question! At 6 weeks post op, you have no exercise restrictions. However, I recommend maintaining your weight to avoid altering your results. Best of luck!

Always ask your plastic surgeon about specific activities and when they can be resumed after surgery.
 As a bodybuilder, I understand the need to return to the gym, but healing should be far enough along to reduce the incidence of complications.  I usually ask my patients to wait from 4 to 6 weeks, depending upon how the healing goes.  Squats and lunges after a BBL will only increase muscle bulk and definition, which is probably a good thing in most women looking to achieve a more projected, lifted buttock. As a board certified plastic surgeon, I advocate continued weight lifting and exercise after a BBL as long as you do not lose body fat.  Keep an eye on your weight, and decrease the amount of exercise as warranted.

Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA