I have a few more prerequisite questions about a breast lift. 1. I do kickboxing. It is a high impact activity. How long after surgery should I wait to start again? 2. I am very worried about being able to breast feed when I am older. Are different methods better for trying to cuase less damage? Thank you!
October 5, 2016
Answer: Definitely ease into those workouts.... Typically, I have my patients take it really easy for the first two weeks and then start adding in cardio first and then resistance training. By four weeks, you can do CrossFit or kickboxing or really anything. To address your second question, studies have actually shown that there is no statistical difference in the ability for a woman undergoing a lift or reduction to successfully breast feed compared to the general population of patients who have not had surgery. Contrary to some rumors, your nipple is NOT taken off and then "put back on". I hear that all the time and it's a huge relief once patients are educated on the surgery and the facts. Hope this helps and I wish you all the best! Make sure you find a plastic surgeon that you trust and who can deliver a gorgeous result!!-JGH
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Definitely ease into those workouts.... Typically, I have my patients take it really easy for the first two weeks and then start adding in cardio first and then resistance training. By four weeks, you can do CrossFit or kickboxing or really anything. To address your second question, studies have actually shown that there is no statistical difference in the ability for a woman undergoing a lift or reduction to successfully breast feed compared to the general population of patients who have not had surgery. Contrary to some rumors, your nipple is NOT taken off and then "put back on". I hear that all the time and it's a huge relief once patients are educated on the surgery and the facts. Hope this helps and I wish you all the best! Make sure you find a plastic surgeon that you trust and who can deliver a gorgeous result!!-JGH
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Kickboxing and breast feeding after a breast lift These are excellent and commonly asked questions. Any type of intense physical activity should be delayed for at least 2-3 weeks. If implants are being placed under the muscle at the same time, then it may be at least 4-6 weeks before resuming upper body activity. Aerobic activity or weights where both of which involve your core and/or legs can be started at about 3 weeks. Breast feeding will be unpredictable, again depending on the procedure performed. If the breast tissue is disrupted, one may or may not be able to breast feed. If breast feeding is very impertant to you, then you may want to delay your surgery until after you have had all the pregnancies you desire. Every surgeon has a different routine, so be sure to check with them.
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October 5, 2016
Answer: Kickboxing and breast feeding after a breast lift These are excellent and commonly asked questions. Any type of intense physical activity should be delayed for at least 2-3 weeks. If implants are being placed under the muscle at the same time, then it may be at least 4-6 weeks before resuming upper body activity. Aerobic activity or weights where both of which involve your core and/or legs can be started at about 3 weeks. Breast feeding will be unpredictable, again depending on the procedure performed. If the breast tissue is disrupted, one may or may not be able to breast feed. If breast feeding is very impertant to you, then you may want to delay your surgery until after you have had all the pregnancies you desire. Every surgeon has a different routine, so be sure to check with them.
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