How quickly can I return to exercising after lipo suction?

Thank you for your question.  Every surgeon has his/her own protocol for returning to the gym.  In my practice I allow my patients to return to light cardio (elliptical, seated bicycle, treadmill) after 3 weeks, and no weight lifting, yoga training or weight bearing exercises until 6 weeks post-op.  Best of luck to you.

You surgeon will have a protocol specific for their practice.  However, it is best to wait until you are pain free before resuming exercise.

Thank you for your question.  As a general rule, patients should defer to their operating surgeon's guidelines with regards to post-operative care including exercise, heavy lifting, compression garment use or non-use, etc...  In my practice, I ask that patients refrain from all exercise and heavy lifting for four weeks following their surgical procedure.  It is important that patients ambulate or leisurely walk around following surgery to promote good circulation, but exercising too soon can compromise your healing and increase the amount of post-operative swelling that a patient can expect to have.  Best of luck!