There are differing opinions regarding exercising after liposuction, and recommendations vary from doctor to doctor. Generally, I believe in as much activity as possible after liposuction. I find that it actually tends to promote the healing, reduces swelling and is fine for the patient. I want my patients walking the day liposuction is done and I instruct them to take a two mile walk the day after surgery. Typically, patients can go back to work two days after the procedure. But, with regards to exercise, I tell them to use common sense and to do what feels ok; which can varies from patient to patient. If you are going to go back into a gym and do some exercise, be it sit-ups or weights, and it hurts, or is still very sore, then I would advise you to wait several days or possibly even a couple weeks until going back to the gym. I do not feel that working out is going to adversely affect the results. It would just temporarily cause more swelling. My feelings are that there is really very little if anything after liposuction from an exercise or weight training standpoint that can permanently affect the results. Usually the majority of my liposuction patients, waiting a few days or a couple of weeks is sufficient to get back to your regular workout routine.
If you have any questions regarding exercising post-liposuction, contact me at my Beverly Hills office and I will be more than happy to discuss this with you.
