I have grade 3 capsular contracture, can I still exercise as normal until I have revision surgery?

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Since developing capsular contracture 4 weeks ago I have stopped doing my usual running and weight lifting just in case it made it worse. I'm not able to have revision surgery til August. I miss my running and exercise classes, am I ok to do my high impact exercise until i have surgery? Or do I need to do low impact for the next couple months?

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

Consult with your surgeon about the types of activities that are acceptable post-surgery. It is important that you not engage in strenuous activities in the first three (2-3) weeks after surgery. My own personal recommendations to my patients are start walking as much as you want to, as soon as you want to. Then progress as desired to high-reps, low-resistance exercises. Slowly progress for 6 weeks, after which time there are no restrictions. I advise my patients to refrain from strenuous physical activity such as heavy lifting with your arms or jogging for 6 weeks. Aerobic exercise will raise your blood pressure, which could cause late bleeding and harm your result. Once you begin exercising again, start gently and let your body tell you what it can tolerate. Don’t rush!! It is important that you follow your doctor's instructions so that you get the best aesthetic results. #breastrevision #breastimplants

Dirk Lazarus, MD · Answer

I don't see why not. A capsule is a fibro-cellular layer around the implant. With contracture this tightens up, but it is located around the implant. Whether your implants are over or under the muscle exercise should do no harm - unless it hurts. If it is painful, then that would be the only reason to stop and that would only be because of pain, not because of damage which can be caused. Better to stay fit.

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