When Can I Exercise My Abs After BL/BA?

Hi, I had ba/bl 9 weeks ago (275cc both sides,right brest: inverted T scar and implant over muscle; left breast was smaller: lollipop scar and implant under muscle). Left side is still pretty painful in the morning, but it doesn't hurt every day. How long should I wait to start exercise my abs? Thank you

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Exercise after breast augmentation with lift

I advise all my patients to wait 6 waits after surgery before exercising. And when they start exercising, I advise them to take it easy in the beginning and gradually increase their activity every week. It's ok to feel soreness, but if you feel any pain, you should stop immediately. Of course, it's best to follow up with your plastic surgeon and discuss this issue with him/her. I hope that helps.

Exercise after breast augmenation

Exercising your abdomen can be difficult after breast augmentation surgery. This is because, when the implant is put under the muscle, part of that muscle has been cut and sutured in the procedure. The abdominal muscle is attached to that muscle which is why it hurts to sit up from a lying position after surgery. It is generally best to wait 3-4 weeks after surgery to start exercising the abdominal muscles. Start slowly; if it hurts a lot, wait another week. If you do OK, slowly... more

Exercise Post Breast Augmentation

Given that you are 9 weeks out, I would normally advise my patients that are fully recovered to start back on their work out routine. I do advise that you speak to your surgeon first as this is truly up to your surgeon’s post-operative instruction. Every surgeon has different ways of treating their patients after their operation. Wish you the best of luck in your recovery.

Activity after cosmetic breast surgery

I generally recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 4 weeks after breast augmentation and lift procedures. After 4-6 weeks, I clear my patients to resume activity as tolerated. You are 9 weeks out, so you should be OK with abdominal exercises. But please check with your surgeon. Best of luck.

Abdominal exercise after breast augmentation

Post-operative care/recommendation varies surgeon to surgeon. I usually allow my patients to exercise (including abs) 4 weeks after breast augmentation with/without breast lift. I think 9 weeks is plenty. However, you may also want to ask your plastic surgeon.

Exercising After Breast Surgery

I usually allow my patients to resume all levels of activity 6-8 weeks post-op (depending on their healing progress). At 9 weeks post-op you should be adequately healed to resume abdominal muscle exercises assuming that you had an uncomplicated recovery. While these are my recommendations, you need to discuss this with your plastic surgeon to confirm his/her particular post-op activity protocol. Stay healthy!

Abs

You should be ok with abdominal exercises, however, prior to getting back into the gym, please check with your PS to make sure that you are on the right track to getting back to working out

Exercise after breast surgery?

Always best to check with your surgeon but at this time in your recovery, you should able to do abdominal wall exercises without difficulty. You may find that the chest wall muscles may be sore if these are activated during exercise. Best wishes.

Abdominal exercise after breast augmentation

After two months you should be able to perform pure abdominal exercise, just be careful not to be using your upper body (arms) as many people will "cheat" with their arms during sit-ups. If you feel too much pain during your activity you should stop because your pectoral muscle may not be fully recovered yet. Consult with your plastic surgeon for specific instructions before restarting your exercise program. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno