I'm Worried About Gaining Weight After my Breast Reduction Surgery?

I'm very athletic, I work out everyday for atleast an hour. I really trying to look good for this summer and I'm scared my recovery time is going to make me lose my progress. Will I be fine with just doing lower body for the time being?

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by Young and Lighter in Austin, Texas

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Recovery after Breast Reduction

In general most patients can get back to light workouts within 3 weeks (or sooner) after breast reduction surgery and I encourage you to discuss your specific case with your surgeon. As far as loosing conditioning, as a young, active person, you shouldn't loose much and will be back to your normal workouts in a short period of time. In fact, most women find it easier to exercise after breast reduction surgery than before. Good luck

Working out after Breast Reduction

As a bodybuilder, I understand the need to go to gym. However, your incisions must be healed before doing any strenuous activity. I would recommend walking as soon as your plastic surgeon says it is OK until such time as you are cleared for strenuous activity. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Weight Gain after Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. Although I cannot provide you with precise advice, generally speaking I do not think that patients have much to worry about weight gain after breast reduction surgery. Your plastic surgeon will guide you in regards to return to physical activity; you may be surprised how early you are able to begin lower body exercises. For example, in my practice, patients are able to get on a stationary bike and/or ambulate significant distances within 2 weeks... more

Exercise after breast reduction.

During your recovery time you will be sore. Generally I don't restrict patients from exercise after breast reduction more than just a few days. After that I let pain guide the patients exercise limits. Most are able to walk for exercise within a week. Intense exercise will likely take several weeks before it is comfortable.

Workouts and breast reduction

I usually have patients hold off aerobic activities for 3-4 weeks and then exertional activity for 6-8 wks.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Weight Gain After Breast Reduction

You should not be overly concerned about gaining weight during your recovery period following your breast reduction. Although you won't be about to do the vigorous work-outs for a bit, you can invest additional time to walk, etc.