Should chest exercises be stopped before Breast Augmentation?

Hi, should I stop chest exercises i.e. bench press/push-ups etc. prior to Breast augmentation under muscle?

3 answers to “Should chest exercises be stopped...”

A: Chest exercises

By Sam Speron, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Hi Kath, No, you do not need to stop chest exercises before your surgery but I would not overdo it for the week before surgery to make sure you do not injure yourself. However, after your surgery, you will need to wait about 6 weeks before you lift anything over 10 lbs. Best regards, Dr. Speron

A: Should chest exercises be stopped before Breast Augmentation?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Dear Kath, No reason to stop them before the surgery - even though they will not materially increase your bust size. You will need to stop them for a few weeks AFTER the surgery (especially if the implants are placed under the pectoralis major muscle) to reduce the risk of implants being shifted upwards and... more

A: Working out prior to breast surgery

By Michael C. Edwards, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Kath, I do not ask my patients to stop exercising prior to surgery but I do after surgery. I place the majority of my breast implants partially under the muscle so I ask patients to not lift greater than 10 pounds for 6 weeks after surgery and to wear a very good supportive bra when they... more