When to Start Basic Cardio Exercises After Breast Augmentation?

One of the key elements is that one must limit exercising immediately post op after any type of procedure including breast augmentation. I allow my patients to resume light exercise 10-14 days after and then resume most physical exercise (the heart rate above 100) at 3 weeks.

Two weeks is likely the minimum activity restriction following breast augmentation to lower the riks of bleeding and implant displacement.

Most patients can resume light exercise about a 1-2 weeks after surgery. This gets us out of the high-risk period for hematomas (bleeding complications). There are some caviots. First, I do not recommend any impact aerobic exercise for at least 3 weeks. This includes running. Non-impact cardio (eliptical, stationary bikes) can be started earlier as long it is not vigorous. I would avoid strenuous cardio (including spinning) for 3 weeks. As far a weights go, I recommend avoiding... more

Hi! 1) We aim for very quick recovery after breast augmentation. In our Manhattan practice, I would tell someone like you to exercise freely after one week but to avoid pressure on your chest for two weeks. 2) Other surgeons have different techniques and different protocols. That's why this is a bit of an art.

You can resume low impact cardio exercise about 3-4 days after breast augmentation. Elliptical machine, stationery bike(spinning), stair machine are all reasonable devices to try as there will be little impact and pain associated with these activities. Do not use your arms at all on the elliptical and avoid the desire to use the handle bars during spinning. Running on a treadmill or on the street may be too uncomfortable for the first couple of weeks. Avoid weight lifting with your arms... more

I recommend no exercise for 3 days. Then avoid exercises which directly require the upper extremities and avoid bouncing for three weeks. Yes to spinning, leg exercises in machines, walking (inclined) some of the elipses. No to jogging, horses, motorcycles or step class.

The hardest thing for most of my patients to do is first, find a time when they can slow down long enough to have the procedure and recover, and second, give up exercise while they heal. For those of us who love to work out, it's incredibly difficult to put your training regimen on the back burner immediately after surgery. I recommend that patients keep their heart rates and blood pressure down for 3-weeks post op to minimize bruising and swelling. As you've already seen from the doctors... more

As an avid "spinner" i can relate to your desire to keep it up and stick with your routine. Not knowing the details of your surgical plan i cannot give you specifics. please check with your surgeon. I can tell you i have had patients that are back to vigorous cardio in 2-3 days after breast augmentation. A majority of motivated patients could spin in 2-3 days after breast augmentation, probably avoiding position 3, where you may have some pressure on your chest. Obviously let... more