 Many
of our patients lead active lifestyles. Some
people have told us of their concern that having
plastic surgery will keep them from working out
and going to the gym for many weeks and months
following their procedure. That�s why we�ve
developed our Back to the Gym ProgramTM.
By working closely with you, we often can get
you back to exercising shortly after surgery �
while maintaining your safety and assuring that
you stay on course to have the best possible
result from your procedure.
Our Back to the Gym Program involves several
steps:
During your plastic surgery consultation, we
review your medical history. If there is a
medical reason or indication, we arrange for you
to be evaluated by a primary care physician or,
if indicated, by a specialist. We review your
standard exercise regimen with you in detail. �
Once we decide which cosmetic surgery procedure
you will be having, we begin planning what sorts
of exercises are safe for you and when you might
begin them. � Depending on the procedure you
undergo, we arrange for you to obtain
specialized garments to protect the areas of
your body we worked on. � During and after your
surgery, we implement our Minimal Pain Program,
which helps you feel less discomfort following
your procedure so you can return to normal light
activities more quickly. � We see you several
days after your surgery, before you begin to
work out. During this visit, we confirm that
your recovery is going as expected. � We then
discuss very specifically what sorts of
exercises you can begin doing and when. We tell
you warning signs to watch out for, and should
make you slow down your activities. We arrange
for your plastic surgeon to speak with your
personal trainer, if you use one. If you�d like,
we have trainers we work with and we can arrange
for you to exercise with these professionals
after your surgery. � We maintain close contact
with you, both by phone and frequent office
visits, to make certain that your physical
activities continue to go smoothly without
slowing your overall recovery.
There will of course be limitations to the types
and intensity of exercises you can do and when
you can start doing them. And if you experience
any warning signs of overexertion you must stop
what you are doing immediately. Our Back to the
Gym Program requires good communication and
frequent visits to our office. But we find this
extra effort on our part and yours improves the
overall plastic surgery experience for many of
our patients. |
Back To The Gym Program