I Was Extremely Physically Active Before the Surgery, but Did I Return to Exercise Too Soon?

asked 1 year ago by soflagirl in Miami, FL
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: breasts, female

I had 300cc saline Nov. 3. On Nov 9, my Dr removed sutures & (I thought) said I could resume my elliptical & high heartrate wasnt a problem. Before surgery, I did about 2 hours of cardio every day & weights every other day. I did elliptical 45 min on day 10 and then again on day 12 felt good, but then I read I could cause cc that way b/c of blood in the pockets. My Dr says not to stress b/c its not proven, but he does usually suggest waiting 2 wks. Is the damage done? Can I start now at 4 weeks?

10 answers to I Was Extremely Physically Active Before the Surgery, but Did I Return to Exercise Too Soon?

Breast Augmentation, Exercise, and Recovery

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Ashkan Ghavami, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Exercise after breast augmentation

Every surgeon has his or her preference regarding the time to return to activity. If you were going to have a problem, you almost certainly would have noticed it by now. If your surgeon has cleared you to return to exercise, you should be fine at this time. Best wishes, /nsn.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

When to exercise after breast augmentation?

I generally ask my patients to refrain from any strenuous chest exercises (push-ups, chest presses, etc) for about 6 weeks after augmentation. However, other exercise that doesn't use the pectoralis muscles as aggressively is encouraged much sooner. If you feel okay doing it, it's probably okay. Regarding your specific concern, I wouldn't worry about a hematoma causing capsular contracture at this point. If you had a hematoma during or after... more

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Exercise Routine Should Be Fine

I generally let my patients resume activity/exercise at the one week mark. Iask them to avoid high impact things, but an elliptical is usually fine. As long as nothing hurt and you felt fine, then i would not worry about it at all. If you had any sort of bleeding, you would have seen some new bruising as an indication. As long ad you do not feel uncomfortable/pain, then it is fine. I hope this helps.

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon

Returning to exercise, cardio and running after breast implant augmentation surgery

Generally speaking, I would allow my paitents to return to acitivity (other than avoiding strenous use of the pectoralis muscle) at 3-4 weeks with the use of a supportive jog bra.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Postoperative routines are variable between surgeons...

The postoperative instructions after surgery are highly variable between surgeons. In effect, the goals are to allow for the inflammatory process to subside and not to induce bleeding which could lead to further complications. Light cardio workouts and elliptical are often acceptable at 7-10 days following surgery. A supportive bra is important to limit tension and pulling on incisions. More intense workouts are usually delayed for 3 to 4 weeks, including any weight-training or repetitive... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Exercise following implants

Every physician has different advice with regards to implant recovery. I generally suggest patients of mine may return to the elliptical in about 10 days. The risk of hematoma (blood in the pockets) is generally an issue in the immediate post operative period. I think it is safe to "listen to your body". I usually advise working out as tolerated. There is no study with evidence suggesting a date to return to the gym. If it hurts, stop it... more

Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Low stress cardio workouts are usually not a problem after breast augmentation.

Low stress cardio workouts are usually not a problem after breast augmentation. I tell my patients that they can get back on an elliptical with a target heart rate under 110 the first week after augmentation. That is my practice guideline because I know my patients and exactly what I do in the operating room, but every doctor has their own philosophy.

Richard H. Fryer, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation, breast implants, cosmetic surgery

I tyically have patients do cardio in the form of walking including a treadmill the first couple of weeks. I also have had patients use a recumbent bik as well. After a few weeks it is usually fine to return to a more normal aerobic activity routine.

Robert Whitfield, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

Working out after surgery

Every surgeon has a different philosophy, but I usually allow patients to start aerobic activity about 3-4 weeks after surgery provided that the post-op course was smooth.