Is it bad to walk a lot after a BBL?

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I've read that in order to minimize risk of blood clothing, it's important to walk in order to provide good blood flow. Would walking a lot (2 hrs+) be a bad thing? I have manic episodes (hyperactivity), and when I feel energetic, I calm myself down by walking a lot.

Roger Tsai, MD · Answer

Great question!  You should be walking right after surgery to prevent blood clots and also to improve circulation to the body as it is healing.  As long as you are eating enough calories to offset the amount you would burn off with 2+ hours of walking you should be fine.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai   @DrRogerTsai

Isabel Balza, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question,
Walking can reduce the risk of you developing blood clots, I recommend more aggressive exercises after 3 weeks post surgery.   Please make sure to contact a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Good luck :)

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Walking after surgery is a very good idea, it will help your swelling and your recovery process. Make sure you don't push yourself too hard the first few days post op. It won't affect your results.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Walking after surgery is a great idea and should help to prevent complications. I see no reason why it should negatively impact your surgical results.Hope this helps!

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Ambulation after surgery is always a good idea to help prevent DVT.  I don't see much value, however, in overdoing it.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear formentera1995,plastic surgeons recommend early mobilization after surgery to prevent blood clotting. I think that your plastic surgeon would be OK with your decision to walk more after BBL. It would be best to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Walking after surgery is a good thing for recovery but not in excess ,consult this with your PS for any further concerns.

Samir S. Rao, MD · Answer

Walking after BBL is a good thing.  It will help to reduce the risks of blood clots.  Just listen to your body and don't overdo it.

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Cardiovascular exercise strengthens the heart and promotes a faster recovery from surgery. Your regular exercise routine, it is much easier to resume these activities after recovering from surgery. After a brazilian butt lift, patients can return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 4 weeks after surgery.  We usually experience a slow steady improvement for 3 months or so after surgery.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
Walking after surgery is a good idea, just be mindful of not over exercising.
If you still have doubts I recommend to inform your PS for any additional advises.
Good luck :)

Is it bad to walk a lot after a BBL?

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