How long after a breast augmentation till I can start bowling?

 The answer to this question is going to be very Dr. specific as all plastic surgeons may have different views on what their recommendations would be for activities after breast augmentation. A 600 mL implant is quite large and will put more stress on the overlying tissues than what a 300 mL implant would. I tell my patients to keep their blood pressure and heart rate normal for two weeks. They can then start any exercise regimen that doesn't hurt. No contact sports for six weeks. I'm not sure about bowling, but the support of the ball may require some pectoralis activation. I would tell you to wait another week or so  until the muscle is not as sore. I recommend you talk to your plastic surgeon because he or she knows what was done and may have their own thoughts on the subject. Good luck with your surgery.

Thank you for your question. Implants will limit your ability to exercise for 4-6 weeks.  Consult with a board certified Plastic Surgeon.  Best Wishes

Dear Ms. Bayougal, Thank you for your questions and information.Each Plastic Surgeon has their own SPECFIC recovery protocol and instructions.I suggest you ask these questions to your chosen Plastic Surgeon.However, I hope you find the following information hopeful.All muscles when stretched or contracted result in pain (example a "Charlie horse").The muscle will take 6-8 weeks to conform/stretch to the dimensions of the implant. I refer to this as "seating" of the implant.I have my patients follow our "5-5-5" protocol.Beginning the day after surgery (as pain tolerates) we begin breast massage to help stretch the muscle by implant displacement and prospectively modulate the capsule to the shape and position that the woman wants her breast to look like.5 minutes a day5 days a week5 x weeksI personally think recovery is more rapid with intraoperative injection of local anesthesia into the muscle and postoperative use of a 3 day constant infusion of local anesthesia via a non narcotic pain pump helps keep the muscle relaxed during the first several days of stretching as it becomes more relaxed.To obtain the desired final appearance of the breasts (every Plastic Surgeon has their own recommendations) Here are mine:1) fist 2-3 days take it easy at home and "ice" the breasts2) begin displacement exercises ("5-5-5" protocol) as pain permits. Breasts immediately look good in bra or bathing suit but need to "seat" to look good in the nude.3) Return to work when you feel you can. Earlier for non required upper body users and longer if your arms are needed. Good judgment prevails.4)first 6 weeks exercise as pain limits5)after 6 weeks exercise without limitations6) 2-3 months for breast implants to "seat"I trust you have chosen a experienced Plastic Surgeons who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who is ideally members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600