Should I start the gym before or after my liposuction procedure? How will this affect my results?

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ISince I don‘t know if I will be attending the gym for decades I am concerned that if I lose weight before the liposuction and my fat cells will shrink but the amount will stay the same, I will compromise the outcome if I stop going to the gym. Will the same amount of fat cells be removed in their shrunken form if I lose weight before the surgery or shall I postpone the gym for after the procedure to avoid making my surgery result depended on my commitment to attend a gym.

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

I would focus on your health!  I like my patients to be as active and physically fit prior to surgery as they can be, because after surgery I need them to relax for about 2 weeks and then slowly ramp up to the normal activities.  It is well known now that exercise doesn't necessarily correlate to weight loss- diet does.  Both diet and exercise are key components to health and that is what you should focus on before and after surgery.

Ricardo Vega, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your inquiry. It would be best to continue with the gym after surgery to maintain your surgery, once your surgeon has approved going back to the gym which is usually okay after 3-4 weeks there should be no problem. Best of luck

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Whether you should start the gym before or after liposuction can depend on several factors, and it's essential to consult with your surgeon for personalized advice. Here are some general considerations:

Consult with Your Surgeon: The most important step is to consult with your plastic surgeon. They will assess your individual health, fitness level, and the specific liposuction procedure you're considering. Your surgeon can provide guidance on the timing of exercise in relation to the surgery.

Pre-Surgery Fitness: Being in good physical shape before liposuction can have benefits. It may contribute to a smoother recovery and potentially reduce the risk of complications. If you are not currently active, starting a fitness routine before surgery, with your surgeon's approval, may be beneficial.

Post-Surgery Exercise: Liposuction involves the removal of fat cells, and the recovery period is crucial for optimal results. Strenuous exercise immediately after surgery can disrupt the healing process and may lead to complications. Your surgeon will provide guidelines on when it's safe to resume exercise, typically after a few weeks.

Maintaining Results: While liposuction can remove localized fat deposits, maintaining results often requires a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet. Incorporating fitness into your routine after the recovery period can help you achieve and maintain the best possible outcome.

Follow Your Surgeon's Recommendations: Surgeons may have varying opinions on when it's appropriate to start exercising before and after liposuction. It's crucial to follow your surgeon's specific recommendations to optimize your results and ensure a safe recovery.

Remember that every individual is different, and the timing of exercise in relation to liposuction can vary based on your health, the extent of the procedure, and your surgeon's preferences. Always prioritize open communication with your surgeon to address any concerns and receive personalized guidance.

Morad Askari, MD, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your question. It's beneficial to be in good physical condition before liposuction, so starting the gym now can improve your results and recovery. Losing weight before the procedure won't compromise the outcome; it might actually enhance it. Post-lipo, maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help sustain your new contours, whether you hit the gym or not. Always discuss your fitness plans with your surgeon for personalized advice.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Hi! this is Arzu from Dr. Caner Kacmaz clinic. You can start going to the gym before if you have your muscles toned your curation will be faster and easier. İf you want more info you can send us your photos for a consultation. 
Kind regards

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Go to the gym and work out. Excess localized fat can be treated with liposuction if needed.  It is always best to try and be at your ideal weight.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to begin a healthy lifestyle including a healthy balanced diet and regular exercise as soon as you can.  This has many benefits such as getting you into a healthy routine, improving overall health, and toning your muscles.  It will also give your surgeon the opportunity to maximize your results.  You will still be able to gain and lose weight after the procedure.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I think you are making things far too complicated.
Liposuction is fairly straightforward. There are many pitfalls and not everybody is happy with their outcome. To maximize quality results. Patient should focus very carefully on two variables that are very important. All other variables are relatively unimportant. 
The two single, most important variables are your candidacy for Liposuction in the first place, and secondly, which provider you choose to do the procedure.
Patients seeking Liposuction will have a substantial variety candidacy for quality results based on what their bodies look like, and what cofounding variables are contributing.
In the most simplistic version the best candidates for Liposuction tend to be young people with tight skin and pudgy excess fat in undesirable areas. The opposite is also true. Older individuals, those with skin laxity or individuals with thin layers of subcutaneous fat tend to not be good candidates, and will not have impressive results regardless of who does the operation. generally speaking women who have significant pregnancy related changes do not make good candidates for Liposuction. Pregnancy related changes are generally related to skin, laxity and muscle separation and pregnancies. Do not change fat distribution. I don’t know if that is relevant or not, but it is a common topic of discussion during Liposuction consultations.
Provider selection is probably equally as important as patient candidacy.
Delivering consistent quality, liposuction, results is more difficult than most people realize. The number of plastic surgeons who mastered Liposuction, and can deliver consistent quality results are in a small minority. Being board-certified and plastic surgery with years of experience, and an overall good reputation, does not mean that somebody has mastered every procedure especially not Liposuction.
Liposuction can’t leave people permanently disfigured and poor results are very difficult to improve upon.
To get a good understanding regarding your candidacy for the procedure, and to begin the vetting process to find the right provider, I suggested, scheduling multiple in person, consultations with plastic surgeons in your community who seem to do a lot of liposuction.
 During each consultation, ask each provider to open up their portfolio and show you their entire collection of before, and after pictures of the previous patient who had similar body characteristics to your own. An experienced plastic surgeon should have no difficulty showing you the before and after pictures of at least 50 previous patients. Being shown a handful of preselected images representing the best results of a providers career is insufficient to get a clear understanding of what the average results look like in the hands of each provider, how many of these procedures of them actually performed or what results are likely to look like based on your individual candidacy. 
Going to the gym will not change anything related to fat.
Exercise can strengthen your muscles, but has no impact on fat distribution, or generally on weight loss, or weight gain.
Weight problems are generally a reflection of eating habits, rather than exercise, or the lack there of.
Most individuals who are fit, have a lifetime of staying fit and exercising, and those who don’t like exercise typically live at sedentary life.
The impact of thinking about going to the gym is relatively irrelevant when it comes to getting Liposuction.
I encourage all individuals to stay fit for physical and emotional health.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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