Leg Workout after Breast Augmentation?

In my own practice I would permit leg exercises after breast augmentation as soon as the patient feels comfortable. However, this is a question that should be specifically directed to your own surgeon.

After
breast implant surgery, I advise the patients to take one week off from work.
At that point we take out their stitches and teach them the implant
massage technique. We suggest 5 times per day with the massage and no bra
for one month. The patients may return to work, but may not engage in any
strenuous activity. At one month, the patients start to wear a soft cup
bra with no underwire and can start low impact cardio. At two months they
can wear an underwire bra and engage in more strenuous physical activity.
Breast massage continues forever, although only once per day.

Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do gym and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

Typically I tell my patient's to wait 6 weeks to do any kind of vigorous activity. However, I do encourage patient's to get up and walk around and be active for blood flow.  You have to be careful not to raise your blood pressure too much and definitely no pushing, pulling, or lifting anything over 5 lbs.  The best thing you can do is speak with your surgeon about post-operative physical activity. Best of Luck with your healing process.

You should ease back into it. I typically tell patients to wait 6 weeks to do physical activity but I would permit leg exercises. Your best resource is your chosen surgeon. 

Thank you for your question.  You are absolutely right, you need to ease back into your regular workout regimen.  You should be fine to work out legs right now and wait a couple more weeks before doing arms and chest.  It is always best to check with your doctor regarding any post op care to make sure your following their post-op directions.If you would like more information regarding breast augmentation you can download a free copy my breast augmentation planner at ABetterBreast.com.

Thank you for your question. I believe it is safe for you to do your leg workouts. I allow my patients to resume all activity without restriction 1 month post op. Best of luck.

Dear Dmoss11,



Out of respect to your patient/physician
relationship, your question should really depend on your operating surgeon. None
of us can ever know if there were any circumstances during your surgery that
would be more worrisome for postoperative bleeding.



My own protocol is to allow patients to
exercise at two weeks time but clear this with your surgeon first.



I hope this has been helpful.



Robert D. Wilcox, MD

I usually allow my patients to do light workouts after about 4 weeks. But you need to ask your surgeon what he prefers.

Although it is likely safe you really need to check with your surgeon. Only he/she is fully aware of the progress of your healing.