Recovery Tips: Returning to Work, Exercise & Intimacy After Surgery

At Penile Enhancement Center of New York, our doctors and surgeons treat you with personalized care. They’re board certified, patient-focused an extremely meticulous. Listen to their guidance, so your recovery goes smoother, often without complications. If you’re concerned about when you can return to intimacy, exercises and work — all parts of your normal life — this article contains recovery tips.

When Can I Safely Return to Work after Surgery?

You may usually return to your work after your initial discomfort from the penile enlargement surgery has faded. As long as you’re not doing any heavy lifting, you can move around comfortably without straining your surgical area. In general:

• We recommend that you wait a few days to two weeks, depending on your surgery type.
• If you have a desk job or non-physical occupation, you can return to your job after a few days.
• If your job requires you to stand for long hours or do other physical activity, we recommend two or even three weeks off before returning.

To avoid getting complications or affecting the results, our doctors conduct regular follow-ups to assess your healing progress. You must wait for your stamina to return regardless how good you feel. If you notice any unusual changes once you return to work, notify your surgeon. Your recovery period varies, depending on your procedure, including:

• Penile lengthening surgery. You may return to a lighter job in seven to 10 days. For a more demanding job, you need about two weeks.
• Penile girth enhancement with a fat transfer. The downtime for this surgery is shorter. You may return to an office job in three to five days, as long as you avoid putting pressure on the area and don’t sit for long periods.
• A dermal graft or penile implant. Your recovery period requires a break of 10 to 14 days, sometimes up to three weeks, so your new internal tissues aren’t strained and heal properly.
• Glans enlargement surgery. You can resume office work in five to seven days, but your body needs time to heal. Your surgeon often recommends 10 to 14 days to let the incision heal and your sensitivity return to normal.

How Soon Can I Start Exercising Again after My Surgical Procedure?

Start with light activities within 24 to 48 hours. Pay attention to how your body responds as you begin to exercise. Generally, a safe exercise plan after surgery includes:

• In the first 48 hours, start walking, which improves circulation, reduces stiffness and supports healing without straining your surgical site. Don’t stretch or strain.
• In the first two weeks, ramp up to light walking, but don’t do cardio or any exercise that causes bouncing or friction.
• By the third week, you can start light cardio if you had fat transfer procedures, but not if you had other surgeries.
• By fourth week, start moderate cardio workouts, but avoid core- or hip-intensive weight training.
• After the fourth week, start gradually returning to strength training, depending on your surgery and your surgeon’s advice.

If you notice swelling and discomfort around your incision, you’re doing too much. Your focus must be on rebuilding strength without disturbing the tissue integration process that’s happening in your penis. Perform strenuous exercises only with your doctor’s approval. Appropriate early exercises include:

• Light stretching
• Deep breathing
• Slow treadmill walking
• Seated upper-body workouts
• Wall pushups
• Seated row exercises
• Light planks, as long as you don’t feel any tension near your surgical area

Do I Need to Wait to Resume Sexual Intimacy?

To protect your results and maintain your health, you absolutely must wait after your penis enlargement surgery in NYC before you have sex. Your doctor generally advises you to wait between four and six weeks before you engage in intercourse, masturbation or any intimate sexual activity that creates friction, pressure or stretching of your junk.

The wait time also protects the surgical site from trauma while your new tissue integrates and stabilizes. Sexual activity increases blood flow, friction and pressure, all of which disrupt the fat transfer process, stretch the healing tissues and shift any grafts. Sex can irritate the incisions, creating new issues. Waiting prevents infections and reduces the risk of further swelling, bleeding or delayed healing. When you begin intimacy, consider tips that include:

• Starting with gentle stimulation
• Avoiding aggressive positions
• Paying attention to sensations of pulling or tenderness
• Using an adequate lubricant

Start slowly to avoid overwhelming your penis all at once. If you notice swelling or sensitivity afterward, pause to give your body more time. Remember that this may be a difficult time for you, but even a small mistake may disrupt your recovery. The surgeons at Penile Enhancement Center of New York take the time to explain what your recovery may look like before your procedure.

What Red Flags Should I Report during My Recovery Period?

Some mild swelling and discoloration are expected after any surgical procedure, but you may encounter some troubling signs that need medical attention. These warning signs include:

• Rapid or uneven swelling
• Pain that you think has worsened
• An increase in redness and warmth in your penis
• Yellow-colored or foul-smelling discharge with a fever

These are often signs of an infection, which can result as a reaction to movement and stress that you put on your healing tissues too soon after the surgery. If you notice any of these red flags, stop whatever you’re doing. Reach out to your surgeon as soon as you can, as we can manage an infection easily if it’s caught early enough.

Don’t treat at-home remedies by yourself. Don’t apply any treatment unless your surgeon approves it. Timely detection and intervention prevent complications if administered by a trained doctor. Treatment measures may include:

• A quick assessment of the extent of the infection
• A possible adjustment in your medication
• A modification in your routine
• Updated aftercare instructions

What Can I Do to Make My Recovery Period Easier?

Your safety is your doctor’s top priority. Your results and your recovery follow close behind. To ensure all three, your expert plastic surgeon at Penile Enhancement Center of New York guides you before, during and after your procedure. To make your recovery easier and less complicated, follow the personalized tips from your doctor that may include:

• Check your symptoms regularly, alerting your doctor if you notice any red flags
• Adjust your medications as instructed by your doctor as you move through the different phases of your recovery period
• Use safe positions when sleeping to reduce your discomfort
• Modify your activities as you heal, as approved by your doctor
• Contact your doctor every time you have a concern to learn whether it’s serious or not

When you choose our Center, you get a team who guards your safety through strict protocols and advanced surgical techniques. Our surgeons, Dr. David Shokrian and Dr. Mohamed Elfar, have gained a deep understanding of male anatomy, tissue behavior and surgical precision. They make you feel comfortable throughout your experience.

Contact Penile Enhancement Center of New York to learn more about the Center. With facilities in Manhattan, the Bronx and Long Island, Penile Enhancement Center of New York offers many patient resources, including financing and payment options. Book your discreet online consultation today.