When can I start chest stretches after a breast augmentation?

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. Timing to return to specific types of exercise will vary from one patient to another. Best to check with your plastic surgeon for specific advice. Generally, I suggest patients gradually ease back into the strenuous aerobic exercise 4 to 6 weeks postoperatively, assuming that they are doing well and there have been no complications.  "Gentle stretching" can be started earlier,  depending on the patient's specific situation. The use of a supportive bra is recommended, even while sleeping.Lower body exercise can generally be resumed 2 weeks postoperatively. Use common sense, listen to your body, and gradually resume previous activity. In my practice, I ask patients to avoid contact and strenuous exercise involving the pectoralis major muscles ( such as push-ups, bench press, burpees, dancing on a pole…) for at least 3-6 months. Best wishes.

Everyone is different. Ask your surgeon about his regimen.In my practice, stretching is done in the recovery room and encouraged at least hourly for the first 24 hours. Moving aggressively, IMO, is essential for a quicker recovery with minimal pain and discomfort.Best wishes.

Hello, every surgeon has their own postop regimen so please check with your PS before doing any new exercises.  In most cases my patients are doing gentle overhead stretching within about a week after surgery but it depends on their healing progress.  I recommend they gradually progress to regular exercise by 6 weeks.