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How long to wait to perform chest exercises after breast augmentation

jcasey777
I had my breast augmentation procedure 7 weeks ago. Everything has healed well and I have had no problems! I have resumed all activity except for chest exercises. I tried a push-up and it felt uncomfortable, but not necessarily painful. Is this normal, and if the slight discomfort can be tolerated, can I continue to do chest exercises like push ups? Or should I be waiting until I feel no discomfort at all? I do not want to risk ruining the results I have gotten from my procedure

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