Push ups and pull ups after arm lift?

The answer is 6 weeks.  After any surgery, the incisions get progressively weaker for the first 3 weeks and then from week 3 until week 6 will slowly regain strength.  At 6 weeks, most wounds are back to 70% of final wound strength and are finally strong enough to withstand exercise- stress your incisions before that and the scars will spread, thicken more and may even open up.  Compression is optional-I usually have my patients wear a light compression sleeve for 6 weeks as well.  This supports the incision at the same time. 

Thank you for your question! For my patients, I recommend they take 3 weeks off of cardio at the gym, and 6 weeks off of weight training and yoga exercises. For push ups and sit ups, it is best to wait the full 6 weeks. In regards to the garment, I recommend they wear it for the first 3 weeks, 24/7, then an additional 3 weeks at night only. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

How long to wear the compression and when to start exercising may vary from surgeon to surgeon. For most,  the compression should be worn for about 4 to 6 weeks. To start exercising about the same. But first you should ask your doctor if it is ok.