When to Start Basic Cardio Exercises After Breast Augmentation?

asked 2 years ago by SoCalfitgirl in Southern California
Latest answer by Rod J. Rohrich, MD
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Tags: exercise, fitness

I'mplanning on having a breast augmentation soon, but I work out 6 days a week and will go crazy if I can't do any cardio exercises for longer than 2 weeks. I take a lot of spin classes, kickboxing, running, weight classes and other basic cardio like the eliptical. Approximately how soon after the procedure can I start doing these activities, specifically the spin classes (indoor cycling) and basic cardio? Any ideas?

9 answers to When to Start Basic Cardio Exercises After Breast Augmentation?

Exercise following breast augmentation

Thanks for the question. While there is no right or wrong answer as to when you may resume heavy exercise following breast augmentation, I recommend that my patients refrain from upper body exercise for a period of no less than 4 weeks. My patients are generally allowed to resume low-impact cardio with 2 weeks time. An additional piece of information which I am not privy to is the type of breast augmentation procedure you will be undergoing, and particularly sub-muscular versus... more

Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.BeverlyHillsCosmeticSurgeon.com

Exercising 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.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Return to activity after breast augmentation

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

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Back to the Gym After Surgery

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

Lawrence Iteld, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.mygeldnercenter.com

Exercise after breast augmentation.

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.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Exercise after breast augmentation

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

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Exercise after breast augmentation

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.

Donald Kress, MD
Frederick Plastic Surgeon

Exercise after Breast Augmentation

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

H. Steve Byrd, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Spinning after breast augmentation

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