I’m getting a breast reduction and was wondering how long until I may start riding my horses again? (photos)

Congratulations on your up coming surgery! I usually tell my patients not to do any activities for at least 6 weeks, follow up with your PS for his or her advise, best of luck!

Thank you for your question. All plastic surgeons have their different parameters for returning to activity.  In my practice I let my patients go back to doing everything they did preoperatively at 6 weeks.  Again consult with your plastic surgeon for his/her recommendations 

Thank you ktaylor1245 for your question.  Typically I allow my patients to return to vigorous activity 4-6 weeks after surgery.  Each patient deals with healing differently so I would recommend starting off slowly and increasing accordingly.  Contact your physician to see what he or she recommend and follow their protocol. Best of luck with your upcoming procedure. 

Thank you for your question. Generally speaking most surgeons allow patients to return to normal activity at 6 weeks. Every surgeon has their own postoperative protocol and I recommend you discuss this with your surgeon. Best of luck. 

Thank you for your question. 
The time frame for you to get back in the saddle may vary depending on your postoperative course and healing process. I would tell my patients to wait at least 6-8 weeks after breast reduction surgery.  It also depends on how active of a horse back rider your are (?jumping) etc. Please keep mind, these are just estimates. Each patient id different, and postoperative instructions will be adjusted to each specific patient. 
I recommend you speak with your board certified Plastic Surgeon and to discuss these postoperative instructions specifically for you. 
Best wishes, 
Franziska Huettner

At least 6 weeks. - no ridingBetween 6-12 weeks  - minimal riding, use bra/support, plan to discontinue if symptomatic or uncomfortable.After 12 weeks - unrestricted

Generally I recommend that my breast reduction patients delay vigorous activities until 6 weeks after surgery. If you return earlier than this you will likely be uncomfortable and possible compromise your healing and longterm shape. Make sure you have a professional bra fitting performed at the 6 week mark to get well fitted bras for day and sports wear. All the best.

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; based on your brief description, you seem to be an excellent candidate.   This operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.Your plastic surgeon will guide you  more specifically when it comes to retirement activities but in my practice, I would likely ask that you avoid horseback riding for about three months after the procedure was performed. Remember, that even the most experienced equestrians can experience falls... Best wishes.

I generally allow my patients to return to strenuous ground based exercises 6-8 weeks post op. That said, it would depend on your riding prowess and the Likelihood of being thrown.  In that case, to avoid disruption of healing, I would recommend that you abstain from this activity for a minimum of eight weeks. 

I usually allow patients in 3-4 weeks to go back to light exercise.  If there want to go back to vigorous activity, I have them wait 6-8 weeks.  Always best to ask your surgeon.