After a areola reduction and lollipop lift when can I use protein shakes And start exercising?

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When can you start doing cardio leg workouts that do not involve arms after areola reduction and small reduction to breast with a vertical scar, I want to use protein shake and collagen when is this ok to do. Thank you I'm one week post op With no pain

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

As long as you are not lifting anything heavier than 5 lbs or doing anything strenuous during the early postoperative period you are unlikely to do any damage. Consume 100 g of protein each day with your shakes and collagen.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Hayley Brown, MD, FACS · Answer

I allow the gradual resumption of light exercise as tolerated 3-4 weeks after these types of procedures, provided the patient is healing normally. I would ask your surgeon to confirm.

Daniel M. Calloway, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your recent breast lift surgery!  The surgery is designed to restore the ideal shape and projection of your breasts.  In addition, many patients also require restoration of volume of the breasts:  either with breast implants or fat transfers.Since our bodies heal via proteins as building blocks for new tissue, increasing your daily protein intake after surgery may enhance your healing.  Exercise can be resumed after the incisions and tissues stabilize.  Your surgeon will advise you when this timing is appropriateGood luck with the rest of your recovery!

James Shoukas, MD · Answer

thank you for your question.  This is a question best answered by your operative plastic surgeon.  Many of us have different protocols for our postoperative return to physical activity.  In general most plastic surgeons allow their patients to resume heavy physical activity between 4 and 6 weeks.  Resuming your protein shakes should not affect your recovery at all.  Again this is a question best answered by the plastic surgeon who performed your procedures as they know you best.  Best of luck.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

I tell my patients they can resume full workouts at 4 weeks post op and do your shakes.

Michael L. Workman, MD (retired) · Answer

You should be fine to resume your protein shakes and collagen whenever you prefer following your surgery. As far as being active, I recommend that all my patients keep their heart rate under 100 and not lift more than 10 pounds for at least 3 weeks following surgery. Just because you are not feeling pain does not mean that you cannot do serious damage by working out sooner than necessary. Even though you are not working out on that area, exercise has systemic effects that can affect all areas of the body. If you do not stay inactive following surgery there is a very good possibility that you can develop some sort of complication, including internal bleeding. I know it is difficult for some patients who are very physically active to abstain for this long but it is vital that you do for a successful recovery. I would recommend waiting until at least 6-8 weeks to do any strenuous exercise including lifting over 20 pounds. Better safe than sorry. Every surgeon is different so please refer to your specific doctors instructions since they know your situation better. Good luck in your recovery.

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