How long after a Breast Augmentation can I get back to playing tennis / lifting weights?

Thanks for this great question. Recovery varies from person to person, but I would say it is safe to perform gentle exercise by 3 weeks after breast augmentation fro most patients. Tennis may be a few months away after a full recovery from breast implants. As far as weights, my patients start light weights at 4 to 6 weeks. I am strong believer that for best cleavage, pushups and bench pressing should be avoided for one year after the operation. Good luck with your upcoming breast implants. Dr. ALDO :)

While it is understandable that you do not want to interrupt your exercise routine, it is important to allow your body some time to heal after surgery and minimize any potential complications.
For the first week, you should take it easy and rest. Avoid excessive arm movements and using your chest muscles. Light walks after the first few days should be fine.
During the second week and third, you may increase walking and gradually begin lower body exercises only as tolerated, still avoiding any major heavy lifting and chest exercises. You can also start incorporating light cardio. You should listen to your body and not do any activities that are painful.
After the fourth week, you should be able to resume most normal activities as long as you do not experience pain.
Every patient is different and recovery can be different for everyone, so consult with your plastic surgeon for specific recommendations based on your individual situation to ensure a safe recovery. To learn more about the recovery after breast augmentation, we suggest reading "A Comprehensive Guide to Breast Augmentation"

Restrictions on physical activity are outlined in your post-op instructions provided to you by your surgeon. Generally speaking, I advise my patients to wait at least 6-8 weeks before resuming strength training and other physically rigorous activities (including tennis). 

Every surgeon has a different recovery protocol but I usually have patients return to full activity within 4-6 weeks after surgery.  By the time sumner arrives you should be in good shape to play tennis 

Thank you for your question.  Always best to check with your surgeon regarding postop recovery.   In my practice I would advise you to wait 3-4 weeks for cardio exercises,  6 weeks for lifting more than 15 pounds, and 8 weeks before significant pectoralis (chest) muscle work.  These restriction apply primariily for subpectoral placement and recovery is quicker with placement over the muscle.  However, not every patient is a candidate for subglandular placement.   Good luck. 

This
is a great, frequently asked question.  It is important to
give your body ample time to heal from surgery as you will feel swollen and
tight around your chest area and muscles will be soar.  A good guide line
we give our patients is to wait at least 6 weeks before resuming these
particular activities. Less aggressive activity and exercise is often
possible sooner than this. Be sure to ask your surgeon what her or his
protocols are for you individually. Being patient through this process
will benefit  your recovery outcome.  

Typically, my breast augmentation patients return to exercise (tennis, weights) within three to four weeks following their procedure. This varies somewhat patient to patient depending upon the activity. Listen to your body as you return to your favorite exercise routine.

Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to specific instructions in regards to returning to activities. Generally speaking, best  to limit strenuous activity for at least 2 weeks after breast  augmentation surgery, assuming you are doing well and there have been no complications.  
Care should be taken during the first two weeks after surgery not to allow for elevation of heart rate, blood pressure, and/or direct trauma/contact to the chest wall. Generally speaking, most my patients are able to return to lower body exercise at the 2 week post operative mark, wait to lift/run for about 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.  Other exercises, involving the pectoralis major muscles, may resume several months down the line, if not longer. In my practice, I would ask that you avoid activity such as tennis or golf  for at least two months after surgery.
In other words, start slow and "listen to your body" as you gradually progress in intensity/duration of all activities. Best wishes.

This will vary between surgeons, but I ask my patients to hold off on upper body workouts for 4 weeks after surgery.  I then recommend you start slow with light weights and gradually work up to what you were at before.  If it hurts, don't do it.  Just listen to your body.  You can surgery and you need to allow adequate time for your body to recover.  Of course you should always follow your own surgeon's instructions post op.  Best of luck!

It depends on where the implants are placed and whether they are round or anatomical, I would run this by your PS. Somewhere between 4-6 weeks is the usual recommendation but the advise for each patient does vary.