Is it normal for my breasts to be feeling sore after practicing yoga? I'm almost 2 months post-op.

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I am a week from being 2 months post-op & my implants were placed under the muscle. I have been practicing hot yoga for about a week (stopped now though) due to feeling sore mainly in my left breast. I slightly kind of have the 'pins & needle' feeling all over again. In further detail, I do have scoliosis so yoga has been a part of my daily life even before getting implants so the poses were not all new to me. I, however, have not pushed myself to do anything I couldn't. Is this normal?

John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear ReaderTwo months post op is still within the healing stages after a breast augmentation.  Sharp and dull pain can accompany exercise exertion particularly when it involves the upper body.  Additionally, when the implants are placed under your pectoralis muscle, patients can experience a bit more pain after exercise in the initial months after surgery.  Best to voice any concerns with your surgeon.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

It sounds like you just pushed yourself too hard with yoga following your breast augmentation. Slow and progressive return to your normal activities, advancing only when comfortable is recommended. In general I let my patients begin to return to yoga after 6 months - easy positions first.

Guy Watts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question. At 2 months after surgery and with the implants placed below the muscle the feelings you have are normal. At this stage I would encourage you to return to your normal activities but you need to listen to what your body is telling you. If you are having discomfort, reduce those activities, rest and then after a few days try them again. After surgery your body will decondition and you need to give yourself time to return to your preoperative levels. I hope that helps.RegardsDr Guy Watts

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yes, what you are experiencing is very likely “normal” only 2 months out of breast augmentation surgery. As you know, your pectoralis major muscles have been stretched, so there is still inflammation around the muscle and the nerves supplying the muscle. I would suggest that you “listen to your body” and return to strenuous activity, such as some of the yoga  motions, very slowly. For the best advise and/or reassurance, follow-up with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.

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