One of the number one questions our surgeons get asked during consultations is ‘how long do I have to wait before I can go back to the gym?’
While the rest period is vital for recovery, we understand you may start to get restless during your recovery, especially if you were an avid gym goer pre-op. That said, it is very important that you follow all your pre-op care instructions and don't rush back to your usual exercise routine too quickly.
Exercising after cosmetic surgery
To recover fully and effectively, you’re advised to take rest seriously after a cosmetic surgery procedure. While this may be music to your ears for a lot of you, many of our patients feel restless during this downtime, and are eager to get back into an exercise routine.
But how long do you have to wait before you put your running trainers back on again?
Honestly…it depends on the procedure.
The recovery time for most procedures here at MYA is 6-8 weeks but everyone is different - by this point the majority of patients will have returned to work and resumed normal activities (depending on how physically demanding their job is).
However, when it comes to high-intensity workouts, you must wait until you’ve been signed off by your surgeon or clinical team, before joining any HIIT classes. Patients that have undergone breast procedures, should be particularly careful when lifting weights and should ease themselves back into the gym.
Rhinoplasty patients should not swim or participate in physical activity for 6-8 weeks. Patients are recommended to avoid heavy lifting and contact sports for 6 months following their rhinoplasty procedure and should seek clinical advice from their MYA nurse or surgeon before doing so.
Top tips for returning to the gym after cosmetic surgery:
Our top tips for patients looking to get back into exercise following their procedure.
Here at MYA Cosmetic Surgery, we pride ourselves on our community-like approach and encourage past and present patients to turn to us when they need advice and support.
If you have any concerns about exercising after a cosmetic surgery procedure - whether it’s what exercises you should avoid, or how long you need to wait before you do a burpee - don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re more than happy to lend a helping hand.