Stop exercise regimen before Breast Augmentation?

Beauty really does begin from the inside. Living a healthy lifestyle will not only make you more attractive but will help in times of stress-like surgery.  I recommend to all patients that they should continue their normal exercise routine up to the time of surgery.  If you don't exercise then don't... more

 You do not need to stop exercising prior to breast augmentation. You will need to stop after the procedure in order for the new implant to settle into the new pocket created during the surgery. That varies from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your surgeon's preference. Exercising is very important form... more

Hi, Thank you for your question! No, it is not necessary to stop exercising before your surgery. You will just want to make sure you don't over do it. After surgery is a different story. You will have to put exercising on hold for up to 4-6 weeks. Best regards, Dr. Speron

As others have mentioned, you may exercise as much as you desire prior to surgery.  After surgery, depending on your surgeon's preference, you will have to refrain from strenuous activity for 2-4 weeks.  The reason for this is the fear that delayed bleeding can still happen with exertion during this... more

Generally, the pecotralis major muscle is the primary muscle of concern when placing implants submuscularly. Excercise can enhance the blood supply of muscles. If you are partaking in an exercise regimen that promotes bulk of the pectoralis muscles: bench press, wide stanced push ups, pec deck, etc, I would... more

Any activity that keeps you healthy is great. Before surgery you have no restrictions for physical activity so go ahead and keep your exercise routine. However, make sure you discuss with your surgeon if you are taking a lot of supplements or other OTC medications that can have adverse effects after surgery.... more

I agree with the answers you have gotten from other surgeons but I would add that exercise is okay but I would try not  to do a lot of lifting or toning of the chest muscles.  If you bulk up the chest muscles it will make the surgery tighter and more painful.  Let these muscles go soft. Go ahead... more

There is no need to slow down your exercise regimen before surgery, but aftewards, you will need to modify your activities for at least 4 weeks after surgery (sometimes as much as 6 weeks depending on your procedure and the surgeon who performs it).  

 It is not necessary to stop your routine before surgery unless you use anti-inflammatory medications for post work-out  discomfort. The meds can cause excessive bleeding which may lead to hematomas.

Exercise before plastic surgery is great.  Exercise after plastic surgery should be done gradually beginning anywhere from 2-6 weeks afterward depending on the surgical procedure.  When you do exercise before, just be careful as you don't want to overdo things and put yourself at risk for injury as... more