Why can’t you exercise after PDO cogs?

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I am a dancer and train at least 4 hours a day. I am looking to have PDO cogs put into my face and possibly my neck. I can modify the training I do, but I cannot take off a month. Can you please explain what the potential issues with exercise are? Raised blood pressure? Infection from sweat? Dislodging/moving threads from banging the area? Issues with stretching? If I know what the potential problems stem from, I am hoping to be able to modify things within those parameters. Thanks so much!

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there and thanks for your question!  The reason we don't recommend exercising after any type of procedure is the increase in swelling.  Any exercise or strenuous activity causes an increased heart rate, which increases blood flow and increases swelling.  This in turn can prolong healing.  I recommend speaking to your plastic surgeon regarding post op care instructions.  Best of luck!

Gregory Chambon, MD · Answer

I usually have someone limit exercise over the first week to avoid increased reactive swelling from the procedure. Movement of the threads is more at risk around the mouth, by opening the mouth too wide with certain food, extreme yawning, etc for 1 week, and no dental visit for 1 month.

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