Is it possible to resume heavy weight training after breasts have healed from breast implant surgery?

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I am having a BA done soon, and was wondering if deadlifts, squats and chest presses are ok once my breasts have healed. I am having saline placed under the muscle. I have built up to a good amount of weight (190lbs on deadlifts, 200 lbs on squats) but only do this a couple times a week with a trainer for fun, I am not a weight lift competitor or anything. I was just hoping that I didn't have to give up these specific exercises once I had my Ba. How long should I wait to lift heavy again? Thank you!

Marshall T. Partington, MD, FACS · Answer

Waiting
6 weeks after breast augmentation is the general rule before vigorous exercise.
Discuss with your surgeon the wisdom of potentially going over the muscle
rather than under the muscle with the implants. I operate on a number of
bodybuilders and often times they will prefer this look so that the breast does
not twitch and raised with flexion of the pectoralis muscle.

Rodger Shortt, FRCSC · Answer

Once everything has healed and the pocket around the implant is formed you can return to all a activities. I would usually suggest not to do pec training for 6-8 weeks to minimize the chance of implant malposition.

Dana Khuthaila, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. I advise my patients to resume weight lifting after 6 weeks and to start gradually to build up the weight. Best of luck with your surgery. Dr. Khuth

Deborah Sillins, MD · Answer

after your breast augmentation you can resume weight training about 6 weeks post op. you will need to start slow and gradually build since your pectoralis major muscle will be weaken.

Mohammed Alghoul, MD · Answer

You should wait at least 8 weeks before you do any heavy weight chest exercises. This will allow for the implants to settle in their pocket and for a capsule to form around them. You also want to give time for the inflammation that results from surgery and healing to resolve completely before participating in heavy lifting. Deadlifts and squats should be ok. For sheet presses I would start for lighter weight and increase to your baseline with time. I advise against heavy weight chest presses if you decide to have shaped implants because they can rotate even after several months out.

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

Good day and thanks for your query. Yes you'll be able to resume your favorite weight lifting exercises in about 6-8 weeks after successful surgery. You'll need to ease into your routine by starting with lighter weights and gradually work your way up. Good luck and be well. Dr. Burnett

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I usually have my patients wait about 6-8 weeks before starting up heavy lifting after a breast augmentation. Best to ask your surgeon.

Sanjiv Kayastha, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I ask my patients to wait six weeks before resuming heavy lifting. It's always best to ask your surgeon and follow their advice. Good luck.

Gerard Lambe, MBChB · Answer

You should be able to get back to all the things you enjoy but with chest presses you may notice movement of your implants esp. if they are sub muscular. Start light and build gradually

Todd C. Case, MD · Answer

You should be able to slowly return to weight lifting, building up the weight, over 3-6 weeks post operative.

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