Can I start work out for bodybuilding ..after gynecomastia surgery? (Photo)

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.

This is an important question to ask your surgeon. For my patients, many of whom are body builders, they are able to return to weight lifting 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, but I make sure they do not over do it and increase gradually. Good luck!

 In my practice as soon as the wounds are healed and swelling is substantially gone patients are permitted to return to full athletic activity. The magnitude of the gynecomastia will influence the return to vigorous physical activity.

Thank you for your important question Sumeet,



As with any #PlasticSurgery procedures, including #gynecomastia surgery, there is a need for #recovery and that includes
some time off the gym and from physical activity.



The best answer I can give you is to ask
your #PlasticSurgeon for his/her protocol. Most
of us #PlasticSurgeons have established post-op guidelines for every procedure
we perform.



In my practice in #Toronto, Canada, when performing gynecomastia surgery, I ask
for no cardiovascular activity at the gym for a minimum of 4 weeks and no
weight lifting for 6 weeks



This protocol minimizes the chances of
bleeding or fluid accumulation (seroma) post-operatively (seromas require
frequent aspirations and occasionally another operation).It also allows the tissues to heal back over the pectoral muscle.



Staying out of the gym for 4-6 weeks also
allows for better healing and therefore, better scar.



Hope this helps!

Dr Marc DuPere, Toronto board-certified
Plastic Surgeon

It should be possible to resume your regular bodybuilding after male breast reduction surgery, but always check with your own plastic surgeon to ensure you're healing normally first.  I recommend my patients gradually resume exercises around 4 weeks, then most are doing all exercises and sports by around 6  weeks postop.