Will sitting in steam sauna help or hurt healing after Smart Lipo?

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I was told I could walk or do light cardio after 3 days and I always start my workout with 20 minutes in the stem sauna but I also havre a dry sauna ty gym I could use. Will this have any affect on my skin adhering back? Trying to do everything possible to keep from having loose skin.

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

Heat causes things to swell. Jumping into a sauna will cause your body and all of the lipo areas to swell. This will make you most uncomfortable. Cardio 3 days after lipo will increase blood flow to all of the lipo sites causing them to swell. I would recommend you stay out of the sauna and out of the gym for at least 2 weeks.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hi! Thanks for asking this question. I would not recommend using a sauna during the first 2 weeks post SmartLipo. I restrict my patients from exercise during this time as well. I do not want any activity that will increase the heart rate. Best of luck to you!

N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

Hi, Thank you for your post. I do not recommend that my patients go into the sauna or workout for at least 2 weeks after surgery. Massaging the area a few days after surgery can help with the swelling and evening everything out. Please check with your plastic surgeon before doing anything.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Usually I do not recommend these at least 2 weeks after surgery. Sensation is less at operated area no hot stuff recommended. Please clarify with your PS

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

i personally think you should do what makes you feel best. i don't think going in a sauna will hurt you. On the other hand, i don't believe there is any data that would suggest it will help you. The most important thing to remember is that you continue to improve for 6 months after Smartlipo and that most of your improvement comes after 2 months. david berman md

Will sitting in steam sauna help or hurt healing after Smart Lipo?

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Will sitting in steam sauna help or hurt healing after Smart Lipo?

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Answer: Will sitting in steam sauna help or hurt healing after Smart Lipo

Answer: Will sitting in steam sauna help or hurt healing after Smart Lipo

Answer: I personally do not believe that a sauna will make any difference to your results

Answer: I personally do not believe that a sauna will make any difference to your results

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