Can I exercise after getting saline implant drained?

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I'm getting my saline implants drained a few months prior to getting them surgically removed. Can I exercise afterwards?

Irena Karanetz, MD · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for the question. 
Typically, patients may resume exercising and weight lifting 4 weeks after breast surgery, but it can also depend on the individual healing time. 
I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in order to discuss your goals and concerns for the best cosmetic results. 
Best wishes and good luck. 
Best regards, 
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You should still be able to continue to exercise after having your saline implants deflated as long as you wear a supportive sports bra.  However it is always best to discuss this with your surgeon as opinions may vary.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear h2ogirl8,
every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. Draining the saline implants should not prevent you from exercising, although you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon to make sure. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

Jane M. Rowley, MD · Answer

Discuss with your surgeon, but, deflation is a simple needle stick.  I personally tell patients to wear a fairly snug sports bra for 3 weeks or so, but activity is not restricted in most cases. Good luck, Jane.

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