How soon after a lip lift will I be able to resume strenuous cardio exercise such as running?

Hello carunnerI would advice you visit or contact your plastic surgeon about this concern and all other post-op concern.

Dear CArunner,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Short of avoiding contact sports, you should have not concerns with returning to any form of exercise that does not risk trauma to the upper lip right after the procedure.