Lifting weights post Brazilian Butt Lift. Increase results or ruin results?

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I have had a BBL done 3 1/2 months ago and I have a few questions. First, I still feel tenderness mostly around my belly button area some soreness on my lower back and flanks (all in lipo areas) is this normal? I have have only had 3 lymphatic massages, should I have more and if so how many, and in what time span? Lastly, I would like to start working out, (no cardio, no low calorie diet) just weights will this allow my butt to grow more or will I loose my results?

Yuly Gorodisky, DO, FACOS · Answer

Sometimes residual swelling may last for a while.  You should have your surgeon take a look to make sure there is no infection or other problems.  If everything looks good, you may want to consider more aggressive massage to move out the swelling form those areas to allow the tissues to heal.  As far as exercise, you should be OK and your results will maintain as long as you maintain your fat %.   Losing weight and getting leaner will make your buttock smaller. Building up your gluteal muscles with exercise, will help to make it look better.

Shim Ching, MD · Answer

Exercising is encouraged after surgery.  Working on the muscle of the buttocks will further enhance your results.  The tenderness that you have is normal and should get better with time.  I don't recommend lymphatic massages, but if you find they are helping, continuing with them shouldn't hurt.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Once you are fully healed from your BBL procedure, it is encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle including exercises.  Core exercises and gluteal exercises will further improve your results over time.  Best wishes.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I allow my patients to start vigorous exercise at 6-8 weeks after the procedure, but always best to discuss with your surgeon.

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