How long to wait to perform chest exercises after breast augmentation

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Each surgeon will have their own recommendation based on the details of your procedure and recovery, so best to ask your doctor for the best advice.  After 6 weeks I allow patients to start upper body exercises, but listen to your body, if the exercise causes pain, soreness, irritation, or swelling, best to allow more time to pass for your results to mature further.  Hope this helps.

I appreciate your question.



I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



#RealSelf100Surgeon

Thank you for the question. Long-term patients who undergo breast augmentation surgery should be able to return to all activities with full strength. 

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. 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.