8 weeks post breast augmentation activity level (martial arts). Can I return to Brazilian jiu jitsu?

Every surgeon has different post operative instructions.I would follow the instructions your board certified surgeon gave you. If you have questions about working out please call their office and they can instruct you. 

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your surgery.  Typically I tell my patients they can resume all activities 4 weeks after surgery. With that being said you need to listen to your body, if it doesn't feel right then don't do it.  I would recommend you follow up with your surgeon and follow their protocol because each surgeon will have their own recommendations.  Best of luck to you. 

Thank you for your question! For my patients having a breast augmentation, I recommend they take 3 weeks off of cardio at the gym, and 6 weeks off of weight training and yoga exercises. At 8 weeks post op, it is ok to resume martial arts training. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Thanks for your question...Every surgeon varies with his/her post op instructions. Generally speaking, you should be healed to return to exercise at 6 weeks. Speak to your surgeon again to make sure.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.

Regards,

Hey BJJ,
Congrats on your successful recovery! Sounds like you are healing well 8 weeks out. 
We recommend patients can resume full upper and lower body exercises after six weeks with full intensity. That being said, the most important recommendation is that you listen to your body and slowly integrate back into your daily exercises/hobbies. Take it slow and test it out! Then, check back with your board-certified plastic surgeon if you have any concerns afterwards.

Best of luck to you! 
Sincerely,
Dr. Christopher Chang, MD
Washington, DC Maryland & Virginia

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Cosmetic Breast Augmentation Specialist.
I usually tell patients that they are able to resume full activities after 6/7  as long as they are not experiencing complications and to of course listen to their body.  If you do have any additional questions I would suggest following up with your surgeon.  I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD
#CoreAesthetic
Breast Augmentation Specialist
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question. I usually tell patients that they are able to resume activities after 6 weeks of recovery as long as they are not experiencing complications. You should be fine to go back to everything you were doing prior to surgery, however, if you have any pain or sensations that worry you, please refrain from the activity and go see your surgeon. Best of luck!

bjj1523. I appreciate your concern and your dedication to working out. At this stage, you should be cleared to resume all normal previous activities. I usually ask my breast augmentation patients to wait 4 weeks before vigorous exercise. Discuss these options with your plastic surgeon before resuming strenuous activity. Good luck.

Dear bjj1523,the majority of breast augmentation patients need one week of downtime. Depending on the work environment (heavy lifting, etc) more time off may be necessary. Patients are encouraged to walk immediately after surgery to avoid blood clots in the legs. I suggest that you follow your plastic surgeon’s post-operative instructions, especially on the level of activity that you can do and your scheduled follow up checkups, for faster and recovery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I allow my body builders to restart lower body workout at 3 to 4 weeks and upper body at 6 to 7 weeks after surgery. Always best to follow your surgeon's protocol.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author