Is the stair climber okay to do 2 weeks after breast augmentation? Or walking on incline?

I encourage my patients to resume physical activity fairly soon after augmentation. After three days they are walking and driving. After one week, i encourage them to use a treadmill, stairstepper, or bicycle. Jogging with a good supportive bra is also ok. I limit upper body activities for a month, at which time i allow my patients to resume full activity. Surgeons have different guidlines , though, and i encourage you to follow your surgeons instructions for the best outcome.

Thank you for sharing your question.  Though each surgeon has their own protocol for patients returning to physical activity,  I limit patients to no exercise for the first two weeks because of the risk of bleeding and swelling.  After this two weeks I allow patients to resume light walking on a treadmill slowly increasing duration or intensity on a weekly basis.  Talk to your surgeon as they know the full details of your procedure and health history.  Best wishes.

I would wait a total of 4 weeks after surgery to undergo any rigorous exercise because although rare you can have bleeding issues in the first several weeks.

I cannot answer this question which should be addressed to your plastic surgeon instead. In my patients, I would say NO - stair climber is too aggressive and will likely elevate your hear rate and blood pressure which might increase the risks of postoperative bleeding. Speak with your surgeon or look over your postoperative instructions to see what is appropriate. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)

I would defer to your Plastic Surgeon's recommendations regarding post op activity, however, in my practice, I am comfortable with my patients resuming cardio exercise at 2 weeks post op. I always advise that they start back gradually and increase intensity and duration slowly. 

I would always defer to your plastic surgeon's recommendations but any strenuous activity that raises your heart rate to an aerobic level can exacerbate swelling, especially at 2 weeks.  Walking at an easy pace or stationary biking would be preferable for another week but again, check with your surgeon for his/her advice.

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 your question.

I recommend asking your plastic surgeon or their staff for their specific post surgery instructions.  At 2 weeks post operative you still have quite a long time before the scars are mature.  I usually recommend about 4 weeks before cardio type workouts but this is also dependent on how the patient is healing and whether the implants are round or anatomic and if they are subglandular or submuscular.  

I too am not sure what is considered "strenous" as it is very subjective.  Activities that increase the heart rate and blood pressure could result in unwanted bleeding in the implant pockets.  Too aggresive arm movements could lead to implant malposition.  Nobody knows for sure that the exact risk of either happening are but I always advise caution since there will always be ample time to continue your work out regimen when more fully healed.

Best Dr. L.

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure.  Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to timing to return to all types of activities.  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 for an outcome that you will be very pleased with long-term.

Always best to check with your plastic surgeon as they likely have their own post operative regimen. In general I'm OK with my patients walking at 2 weeks on an incline but no running. 

Surjit S. Rai, MD (Dallas Plastic Surgeon)