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What Activities Are Restricted After Breast Reduction Surgery?

asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by John Whitt, MD
Question viewed 193 times
Tags: breasts, amount, exercise, recovery, restriction, type

Isn't it good to have some mobility after breast reduction surgery, or any surgery? What would be a good routine to start during the second week of recovery? mild stretching?

7 answers to What Activities Are Restricted After Breast Reduction Surgery?

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Restricted Activities After Breast Reduction

Periods of various restrictions after breast reductions will vary somewhat among surgeons. I do encourage my patients to be active soon after surgery in ways that will not adversely affect their result (walking, etc.). I discourage any activities, on the other hand, that will stress the incisions, etc. for 3-4 weeks. Very strenuous activities, such as heavy lifting, are discouraged for up to six weeks.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Activity after breast reduction surgery

Every surgeon is different with their recommendations for post-op activity. Ask your doctor what he or she recommends. It also depends on the patient and whatever risk factors they might have, so i individualize all my instructions. In general, you will want to take it easy for a few days to a week. After that walking is good and light activity. Most can exercise 3-4 weeks after surgery, refraining from heavy upper body activity, heavy lifting or running until 5-6 weeks. more
Marialyn Sardo, MD

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

www.centerforbeauty.com

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What Activities Are Restricted After Breast Reduction Surgery?Answer:

So sorry to sound really trite but these are exactly the questions you should ask your doctor. Each Physician is different and they are there for you to ask. They work for you and I’m sure would be happy to answer!
John J. Corey, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
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Activities after breast reduction surgery

Ultimately, you need to follow the regimen that is recommended to you by your plastic surgeon (if you have one). In general, it is important to ambulate immediately after surgery particularly in order to minimize the risk of clots in the leg. You can engage in non-exertional activities as tolerated. I usually recommend that my patients don't engage in very strenuous activities for approximately 3 weeks. Mild stretching can be done beforehand but should not impact the incisions or breasts... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Activity after breast reduction

To reduce the risk of forming blood clots, I ask patients to walk the evening of surgery. It is important to move around a bit and go for slow walks the first week, but avoid lifting more than 10 pounds or so and aerobic activity for 2 weeks. Usually activity is gradually increased from 2-6 weeks, and at 6 weeks patients are back to full activity. I ask patients to listen to their bodies - if it hurts, back off!
Michelle Spring, MD

Marina Del Rey Plastic Surgeon
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Postop activity after breast reduction

It is advisable not to exercise upper body for several weeks after surgery. After the first week, walking is fine and patients may resume lower body exercises once the sutures are removed. I recommend that my patients refrain from aerobic exercise and jogging for four weeks postoperatively and to avoid lifting heavy objects. Generally, patients with symptomatic macromastia have experienced exercise intolerance due to the weight of the breasts and the resultant pain pattern so, as for... more
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

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Breast Reduction and postoperative activity?

Thank you for the question. Yes it is important to be "mobile" (ambulate) after surgery. I encourage patients to walk and practice deep breathing the day of surgery. Mild stretching is not a problem. During the second week of recovery patients are encouraged to walk longer distances or use a stationary bike If they feel up to it. I asked my patients to avoid heavy lifting and exercises that involve the upper extremities for the first 4 weeks... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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