Exercise in Preparation for a Mastectomy

asked 2 years ago by socksam in manchester, UK
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Hello, I'd really appreciate some advice because I can't find the answer to this question anywhere: I'm due to have a risk-reducing double mastectomy in a few months and I's wondering what kind of exercise to do in preparation. I want to have implant-only breast reconstruction under the muscle using tissue expansion and I don't want to make my chest wall tighter, assuming this is a potential problem? I'd really appreciate any guidance you can provide. Many thanks in advance.

6 answers to Exercise in Preparation for a Mastectomy

Preparation of Bilateral prophylatic mastectomy and reconstruction

There is really no exercise that can prepare you better for this surgery. Good nutrition (balanced diet) and staying away from cigarettes and second hand smoking are good things to do before any surgery. Hope this helps. Dr. Basu

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Prepararion for mastectomy and reconstruction

Ther really is no prep in terms of working out. I would stick with your general routine and avoid any blood thinning meds.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mastectomy Reconstruction

I generally dont have my patients do any particular exercises prior to their mastectomy surgery. What I do ask is that they stop smoking 4 weeks before the surgery and 4 weeks after the surgery and to be in generally good shape. Good luck.

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Preparing for a mastectomy

There is no known advantage to preoperative chest wall exercises before implant breast reconstruction. More important is to make sure you are in optimal health. Eat well , general aerobic exercises, vitamins, and avoiding aspirin etc. Your surgeon will give a list of do's and don'ts prior to your surgery.

Robert M. Jensen, MD
Medford Plastic Surgeon