When is the best time I can start high intensity exercises (HIIT), jog and wear waist trimmers/slimming belts? 6 weeks post op.

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I'm 6 weeks post-op of my breast augmentation. Been wearing sports bras since week 2 and I haven't done any sort of exercise apart from walking. I'm afraid that I might be starting too early and compromise my healing process? Been doing massages on my breasts since week 3 and sometimes the sides of my breasts hurt briefly during the day and I'm wondering if that's normal because it concerns me. To be honest, I want them to be bigger but for now, my priority is for them to heal :)

Paul W. Papillion, MD · Answer

Hello, typically for my patients I allow elevated blood pressure at 3 weeks...then slow progression over the next few week to all activities with the exception of isolated chest work. Good Luck.

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  Restrictions will certainly vary amongst surgeons  So, I would discuss activity and restrictions with him/her prior to advancing. I typically have a limit on activity and weight-bearing for 6 weeks, after which, I allow a gradual increase to full activity without restrictions.  Wishes for a wonderful result!

David C. Yao, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for asking. 6 weeks is usually enough healing time to proceed with full activities. Your PS should clear you if there aren’t other individual factors involved. Best wishes!

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, please ask your surgeon for permission, but in general terms you should be able to ramp up exercise at six weeks.  Let your body guide you as you return to activity and remember you may have some deconditioning, good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi thesexybaker,
  
Downtime and recovery after breast augmentation surgery varies.
The majority of breast augmentation patients need one week of downtime. Depending on the work environment (heavy lifting, etc) more time off may be necessary. Patients are encouraged to walk immediately after surgery to avoid blood clots in the legs. When it comes to exercising, it may also vary depending on the type of exercises you are going to perform. 
  
I suggest that you follow your plastic surgeon’s post-operative instructions, especially on the level of activity that you can do and your scheduled follow up checkups, for faster and recovery. 
  
Daniel Barrett, MD
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and congratulations on your breast augmentation!  Each patient will return to activity at different rates, depending on their recovery, but by 6 weeks you should be able to start jogging, using waist trainers, and light upper body exercises.  HIIT probably should wait for 8-10 weeks, or until cleared by your surgeon.  Most importantly, listen to your body and if any activity causes you abnormal swelling or pain, you should refrain from doing it.  Hope this helps.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your surgery!  Your surgeon is the best one to answer this question as she/he is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.  Generally I advise my patients they can resume strenuous activities including exercise after six weeks.  You will want to wear a good supportive sports bra to protect the tissues which are still healing.

Kara K. Criswell, MD, FACS · Answer

With breast surgery, we encourage our patients to avoid high intensity exercises and running until they are a minimum of 3 weeks post-op.  Wanting to return to intense exercise is a great indicator of how well you must be doing, but you will want to ease into your routine.   Normally, 6 weeks is plenty of time after a breast augmentation to resume to your regular activities, but keep in mind to avoid  strenuous chest exercises until you have clearance from your board certified plastic surgeon.  Wearing a good supportive sports bra is recommended and will help maintain your results.  Your board certified plastic surgeon will have to weigh in on the waist trimmers/slimming belts in relation to your breast augmentation procedure.  Normal compression garments can be beneficial to help support tissues and help with post-operative swelling with body contouring procedures,  but extremely tight waist cinching belts can cause compromise of the normal function of your intra-abdominal organs.

Carl N. Williams, Jr., MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your photos and questions. Every board-certified plastic surgeon will have their own recommend protocols which they will have their patients follow. You should consult your performing surgeon to get their specific recommendations. However, most patients can typically begin light activities three weeks after surgery, gradually returning to more strenuous physical activities resulting in higher blood pressure after six weeks. These are general guidelines which assume you do not have any complications. If you experience pain or feel anything unusual, you should stop and consult your surgeon immediately. Most patients can quickly resume their normal lifestyle after six weeks. Good luck!

Luis Lopez Tallaj, MD · Answer

As I see in your pictures you had an under the pectoralis breast augmentation and I think that they are big enough for your silhouette. Six months after you can start you exercise rutine slowly and in one more week you will be able to do all of your extreme ones. When we place them under the fascia or the gland patients usually can go back to the gym 3 weeks after the procedure.

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