What kind of exercise can I safely do 3 weeks after Breast Augmentation?

I always tell my patients to follow the surgeons instructions for exercise after surgery.  In my practice, if at 3 weeks a patient feels pretty much back to baseline, I tell her she can do lower body exercise and to listen to her body.  No upper body exercise for 4-6 weeks.  That being said, please ask  your surgeon.  Good luck!

It is important that you not engage in strenuous activities in the first 6 weeks after surgery. Aerobic exercise will raise your bloodpressure, which could cause late bleeding and harm your result. If your job keeps you sedentary, you may return to work when you feel comfortable, several days after surgery. Once you begin exercising again, start gently and let your body tell you what it can tolerate. Don’t rush!!You should ask your plastic surgeon about his recommendations for exercise after surgery. Every surgeon has different post op recommendations. I let my patients take gentle walks within a few days, light aerobic exercise in 2-3 weeks, and unrestricted exercise after 6 weeks.#breastaugmentation#BA#exerciseafterBA

You will be able to begin your regular exercise routine, specifically aerobic and lower body weight training after three weeks. However, you should work slowly up to your former intensity. Before starting, please ask your surgeon for their advice.

Limit your activity with your upper body (arms) for four weeks following surgery.  The biggest concern is with lifting, pulling or straining with your upper body.  Follow the advice of your surgeon. I would not consider doing aerobics or crunches until you have been cleared by your surgeon to do so.

You may ask you PS for his post-op instructions. We tell our patients
that they can do gentle aerobic activity without upper body work out after 3
weeks. No upper body work out for at least 6 weeks and gradually can increase the
intensity after 8 weeks. No heavy lifting or aggressive upper body work out for
8 to 10 weeks. Chest muscle work out such as push ups or bench press should be
avoided because it tends to push the implants out and down if the implants have
been placed under the Pectoralis (chest) muscle. All the best.Dr K Plastic Surgery Orange County.