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?

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I'm afraid to lose my butt and new hips. Are there exercises should I avoid?

Oliver Chang, MD · Answer

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.

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

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!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

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

Samir S. Rao, MD · Answer

Six weeks after surgery you should not have any exercise restrictions.   Working on your gluteal muscles may further enhance the appearance of your buttocks.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
I recommend my patients to wait at least 4-6 weeks before resuming their workout rutine (cardio, lift, etc.). Lifting, squats and lunges after a BBL will only help increase muscle bulk and definition and achieve a more projected buttocks.
If you have any concerns, I suggest you to follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

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