With the more modern techniques Mr. Solomos applies to this operation, you should be able to get back to a routine fairly quickly. As a guideline, most patients with office based work can return to their duties after 4-5 days. Of course remember variations do occur in the time individuals take to heal. Others find it more appropriate to take a further 7-10 days to rest, especially people with a manual work. Walking is helpful in the first 3-4 weeks as this improves the circulation and helps reduce the swelling, and the chance of blood clots developing. Heavy lifting or Strenuous activity is best avoided in the first 6 weeks after cosmetic surgery. Lower body exercise may be commenced after 3 weeks, with high impact aerobic type of exercises only allowed after 6 weeks. Overall common sense rules in the recovery period. If what your doing is uncomfortable then don’t do it!