Back to the Gym Following Plastic Surgery


		A Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Center Has Developed a Program to Speed Patients Back to the Gym Following Procedures In Southern California, where most everyone seems to both work-out and get plastic surgery, Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery has launched a unique and innovative program to help patients return to physical activity shortly after plastic surgery - while guarding safety and protecting the cosmetic results of surgery. They call this innovative approach their "Back to the Gym Program." In the past, people undergoing plastic surgery were routinely told to refrain from all but light daily activities for six to eight weeks. At Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery (RDPS), located on its namesake street in Beverly Hills, the philosophy is that plastic surgery should be integrated with a happy and even improved lifestyle. Most patients seeking plastic surgery have active lifestyles. Because of this, some people express concerns that having plastic surgery will keep them from working out and going to the gym for many weeks and months following their procedure. This would be more than they want to do. To address these issues and make plastic surgery the most rewarding experience possible, the center developed its unique and innovative "Back to the Gym Program." Safety comes first and the program does take coordination and care. By working closely with their patients, RDPS often can get them back to exercising shortly after surgery such as large volume liposuction or others. The idea is to preserve safety and to have the best possible result from the procedure. According to the Medical Director, The Back to the Gym Program involves several steps: During the initial consultation, the Beverly Hills plastic surgeon reviews the patient's medical history. If there is a medical reason or indication, the office arranges evaluation by a primary care physician or, if indicated, by a specialist. They review the patient's standard exercise regimen in detail. Once the decision is made as to which cosmetic surgery procedure will done, RDPS begins planning what sorts of exercises are safe and when the patient might begin them. In some cases, patients should use specialized clothing following surgery. He center helps to arrange this. During and after the procedure, RDPS uses its Minimal Pain Program, which helps patients feel less discomfort following surgery. This helps allow them to return to normal light activities more quickly. We see patients several days after surgery, before they begin to work out. During this visit, the surgeon confirms that recovery is going as expected. The plastic surgeon then discuss very specifically what sorts of exercises they can begin doing and when. RDPS arranges for the plastic surgeon to speak with the patient's personal trainer, if they use one. If the patient desires, RDPS has trainers it works with and can arrange for patients to exercise with these professionals after surgery. This allows the surgery team to describe in detail to the training team the types of things to do and to avoid. Communication is maintained throughout. This is done both by phone and frequent office visits, to make certain that physical activities continue to go smoothly without slowing overall recovery. People cannot do unlimited activities following surgery. There are limits and restrictions. If people sense any warning signs of overexertion they must stop what they are doing immediately. The Back to the Gym Program requires good communication and frequent visits to the plastic surgery office. But center finds this extra work by the patient and the provider team improves the overall plastic surgery experience for many patients. Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery: Nestled next to Chanel, Dior and Tiffany & Co., Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery is the only plastic surgery center on Rodeo Drive. The center sports bamboo floors, leather exam chairs and marble counter tops. It is more like a spa in appearance than a doctor's office. Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery is accredited by AAAHC and Medicare and the full-sized operating rooms and recovery suites are equipped with the latest equipment and fully staffed at all times to provide the best patient care possible. "We designed our center to combine the convenience of storefront shopping with what I call the Four Seasons treatment." Founder and medical director Dr. Lloyd Krieger concludes. "Because cosmetic surgery is elective, people are looking for a first-class experience, and that's what we offer at our center." 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