Smart Lipo is a laser-assisted procedure that ruptures fat cells. The fat can be then be drained out with traditional liposuction--a cosmetic procedure that gets rid of fat in a specific part of the body. Exercise is helpful for recovery and keeping off the removed fat. However, too much exercise too quickly can be harmful as well. Typically, most types of exercise will be safe within a month after surgery and light exercise is possible even sooner.
Determinations
The area in which you get Smart Lipo will determine how long it will be before you can exercise again. Breast reduction usually restricts one from doing light exercise for only three to five days after surgery. More intense exercise should not be done for three or four weeks. If you've had a tummy tuck, you should wait at least five days before light exercise and a minimum of three weeks before core training and higher intensity exercises.
Light Exercise
Once your physician gives you the green light, you can start doing light exercise. Low-impact aerobic exercise like cycling, swimming, aqua aerobics, bouncing on a rebounder and walking are appropriate activities.
Strength Training
Two to four weeks after surgery is when most people can start to use exercise machines or free weights. Strength training is important for staying strong, preventing osteoporosis and for maintaining good posture. One to two sets of 10 to 12 exercises is enough to begin with. Use light weights and stop if you feel pain or disorientation.
Higher Intensity Exercise
You should wait for at least three weeks before trying to do moderate or high-impact aerobic activity. Jogging, step aerobics and jump roping are examples of high-intensity aerobic activities that burn more calories in less time. Doing these activities will speed your fitness progress, but you should still consult your doctor before attempting them after your surgery. A woman might not get her full stamina back after some procedures such as breast augmentation and face lifts for three months, so keep that in mind and don't push yourself too hard.
Nutrition
Exercise is just one of the ways in which you need to keep off the weight and recover from Smart Lipo. It is a common misconception that after Smart Lipo surgery you will not be able to put on excess fat in the treated areas because some of the fat cells were removed and adults do not normally produce more fat cells. However, you can still get larger if you eat too many calories. There are plenty of books you can buy to teach you about nutrition, or you can seek the advice of a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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