Exercise and Saunas After Breast Tissue Expansion?

Question

Any risks in doing a spinning class or yoga 39 days after breast tissue expander surgery? I had delayed reconstruction. Is cardiovascular exercise ok? What about saunas and hot tubs?

Rodger Shortt, FRCSC · Answer

I generally want people getting some walking exercise right away.  By 6 weeks patients can typically do almost anything.  I would reserve exercises that specifically cause pec major (chest muscle) to heavily contract (push-ups) or stretch (yoga) until the 8 week point.  Of course it all depends on how things are healing.  Increasing your heart rate will not affect healing.  Your plastic surgeon can best advise based on your progress to date.

	I would usually advise my patients that saunas should be fine by that 6 weeks so long as all your incisions are well healed.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would generally recommend 6 weeks before resuming exercise in an uncomplicated case.  I generally ask patients to avoid public bathing options.   Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

This is best answered by your surgeon. But if you're seeking opinions, my patients can start doing more vigorous exercises a month after their surgery assuming they had no complications or issues with healing.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Best is to follow your plastic surgeon instructions.

	However if the wound are healed, I see no problems resuming the activities you want. Listen to your body. If there is pain stop rest for a while then try lower level of activity . Increase activity gradually.

Exercise and Saunas After Breast Tissue Expansion?

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