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When can i start exercising again after a fat transfer? i'm thinking about having liposuction to remove fat from my back and love handles and having it injected into my butt. how long will it be after the fat transfer before i can go to the gym? what abou
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Anything : Anything asap. I tell my patients no direct pressure to butt for 4 weeks.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Exercise after OR: Exercise restrictions depend on the surgeon and procedure. I typically like patients to be up walking the day after surgery as this helps prevent blood clots. Most people won't feel like exercising for about a week after in decent size surgery. You will probably want to do light cardio only for the first few weeks to let the fat transfer heal before major muscle use.
Answered 10/10/2017
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4 to 6 weeks: Your surgeon is the one who should tell you when it is time to go back exercising; however, 4 to 6 weeks is an average.
Answered 7/25/2016
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As soon as possible!: Exercise stimulates blood supply to support growth of the fat cells, start at around 2 weeks after surgery. Stair stepper, lunges, squats, and elliptical.
Answered 1/5/2015
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