Tumescent liposuction procedures such as SmartLipo MPX, VASER Liposuction and Liposonix provide a way for patients to remove fat in problem areas that cannot be helped otherwise by diet and exercise alone. These problem areas frequently include the arms, inner thighs, lower abdomen, back and flanks. If you are one of the many people who seek the benefits of liposuction, you obviously value your physical appearance and overall health.
When You Can Exercise After Liposuction
While exercise plays a key role in maintaining the results from your liposuction with Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank in NYC, you need to be cautious of when and how you exercise in the immediate weeks following your fat removal procedure. For example, it is not a good idea to sign up for a Tough Mudder or Spartan Race two weeks after your surgery. Stick to taking walks and even some light jogging to stay active immediately following the procedure. Dr. Frank generally recommends taking a week off of work post-liposuction to give your body time to recover. Though adequate rest is important for recovery, a weeklong Netflix binge on the couch can create negative results. Remaining static for a long period after tumescent liposuction can increase the potential for blood clots to form in your legs and lungs. The bottom line for the immediate days following your liposuction surgery is to use common sense. Pursue a healthy balance of light physical activity without pushing yourself too much. Cosmetic surgeons suggest waiting 4 to 6 weeks after surgery to engage in more strenuous physical activities.
Maintaining Results After Liposuction
Over the years, studies on liposuction surgery have revealed that exercise is essential to keep the fat from returning after the procedure. Many patients who received liposuction in the past assumed their bodies would always maintain the same shape and figure. Contrary to this popular belief, lack of exercise after surgery increases the risk of visceral fat returning to not so flattering parts of the body. Patients who neglected to exercise after liposuction experienced fat returning to the midsections where it can be difficult to lose through diet and exercise. Liposuction surgery is a valuable option for patients who have trouble burning fat in particular parts of the body. Do not assume that liposuction will forever remedy the undesirable shape you once possessed without eating healthy and exercising regularly after the procedure. Liposuction can give your body a kick-start in the direction of maintaining a healthy, beautiful shape. In the months and years after liposuction, balancing your diet and staying active will help you maintain your appearance.
Schedule a Consultation With Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank in Manhattan
When pursuing cosmetic surgeries such as liposuction, it is imperative to seek out a board certified dermatologic surgeon with experience in your particular procedure. Dr. Frank and his team are highly regarded professionals in the field of minimally invasive cosmetic surgery. Dr. Frank is dedicated to providing the best quality dermatologic surgeries along with detailed instruction and follow-up visits to ensure patients maintain their desired shape and beauty. For more information on liposuction and which procedure is right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Frank at his fully accredited private practice in New York City.