BBL - not much removed - can I do upper body exercises? Planks? Power Walking?

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I just got a bbl on 5/5/17 I was only 123lbs and 5'1 so not much fat removed and very happy with my results. I feel 100% back to normal besides the fact I can't sit and also have to wear a garment. I'm wondering if I can do push-ups to tone my arms a bit since I've always been self conscious of them (didn't get them lipo'd)? Also what about planks? Can I do Power walking? I know I can ask my surgeon too who I will ask but want various opinions from experienced professionals.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions. There is no standard in recovery for procedures such as this so you really need to ask your surgeon about his or her preferences with activity in the post-op period. In my practice, I allow patients back to normal activity within just a few days but reserve strenuous activity until around 6 weeks postop depending on the recovery. Hope this helps!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

There is some variability with healing so you are correct in stating that you will ask the plastic surgeon who performed your BBL for his/her opinion.  I allow my patients to return to workouts once healing is complete. I do not recommend high intensity exercise for 6 weeks after surgery.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. 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. Every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures, best is to follow your specific surgeon's instructions.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Yes, you can exercise after BBL via power walking. Push ups are fine. Most arm workouts should be safe as long as you aren't sitting your butt directly.

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