When can I do hot yoga and/or High Intensity Interval Training post-breast reduction? (Photo)

Thanks for your question!  This is a preference that varies doctor to doctor.  I would ask your plastic surgeon what his/her protocol is and follow their specific instructions.  Good luck!

This is something you should discuss with your surgeon who knows you best. For my patients, I want them to wait 6 weeks before resuming any type of formal exercise. Good luck.

The board certified plastic surgeon who performed your BR is the best one to recommend your period of recovery and will provide you with post-operative guidelines.  I usually recommend 4 - 6 weeks so that healing should be far enough along to reduce the incidence of complications.  You do not want to do anything strenuous or that requires you to bend or stretch.  In your case, I would consider hot yoga and HIIT strenuous exercise and recommend that you wait until six weeks to gradually ease back into your former exercise routine.

The best resource of information would be your surgeon as each has his/her own protocols. There really isn't a standard time to return to activities, as each individual heals at a different rate. Generally, however, it is usually advisable to avoid strenuous activities for the first month post op, to allow early healing, and gradually return to activities. 

Thank you for the question and congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction surgery;  it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. 
Generally, it is best to follow your surgeon's  guidelines in regards to return to activity/ exercise. Most of my patients are able to return to  lower body exercise (for example stationary bicycle)  two weeks postoperatively and return to vigorous activity about 4 to 6 weeks after the breast reduction surgery. 
My best advice: start slow and listen to your body as you gradually return to full activity. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Please ask your surgeon directly for their recommendations.  I generally have patients wait two months after breast reduction to do intense exercise, as the scars are still healing and exercising too early can create swelling.   Congratulations on your breast reduction!

Thanks
for your question xlemongirlx!
I'd
suggest checking with your plastic surgeon for their post-operative
instructions regarding returning to exercise. Each Plastic Surgeon will have their
own preferred opinion for this time frame. In my
practice I recommend that my patients refrain from strenuous exercise (e.g.
no high impact training, gym, running) for up
to 12 weeks post op to allow the body to heal and prevent any
complications from developing. 
Thanks
again :)

You should ask your surgeon for their instructions.  I allow my reduction patients to return to the gym (and hot yoga etc) after one month (barring any incisional issues).Good luck with your workout.Dr T

I would wait before undertaking strenuous exercise. This should be discussed with your plastic surgeon. There are a variety of other, less arduous activities that you can practice in the meantime.

Hi dear, thank you for your question.Usually 10-12 days is recommended to go back to a sedentary lifestyle carrying everything out carefully and 4 to 6 weeks to go back to make forced movements or strong efforts like sports and so on.. I suggest consulting your PS because each doctor has its own guidelines to follow.Hope this helps,Dr. Jimenez Toribio Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.