I am 12 weeks post op, BA. I have resumed my weight lifting routine on a much lighter side. When can I resume push ups, dips, pull ups and bench pressing? Can any of these exercises damage the position of my implants? And finally why do they "climb up" or push up when I lift heavy weights, is it dangerous? (I have been using my band when i am lifting to keep this from happening) Thank you!! Its so hard to find info on weightlifting and BAs.
October 17, 2014
Answer: Weight Lifting After Breast Augmentation Timing to return to specific types of exercise will vary from one patient to another. Best to check with your plastic surgeon for specific advice. Generally, I suggest patients gradually ease back into the strenuous aerobic exercise 4 to 6 weeks postoperatively, assuming that they are doing well and there have been no complications. Lower body exercise can generally be resumed 2 weeks postoperatively. Use common sense, listen to your body, and gradually resume previous activity. In my practice, I ask patients to avoid contact and strenuous exercise involving the pectoralis major muscles ( such as push-ups, bench press, burpees, dancing on a pole…) for at least 3-6 months. Best wishes.
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October 17, 2014
Answer: Weight Lifting After Breast Augmentation Timing to return to specific types of exercise will vary from one patient to another. Best to check with your plastic surgeon for specific advice. Generally, I suggest patients gradually ease back into the strenuous aerobic exercise 4 to 6 weeks postoperatively, assuming that they are doing well and there have been no complications. Lower body exercise can generally be resumed 2 weeks postoperatively. Use common sense, listen to your body, and gradually resume previous activity. In my practice, I ask patients to avoid contact and strenuous exercise involving the pectoralis major muscles ( such as push-ups, bench press, burpees, dancing on a pole…) for at least 3-6 months. Best wishes.
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October 4, 2014
Answer: Use common sense At 12 weeks you should be able to lift weights. However, you must listen to your body. If you do something that is particularly uncomfortable, it is too much. The plastic surgeon cannot be with you to make decisions about every exercise. You must use some common sense. If you had shoulder surgery, you would have some idea about what your limitations were just based on common sense. The same is true for breast augmentation.
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October 4, 2014
Answer: Use common sense At 12 weeks you should be able to lift weights. However, you must listen to your body. If you do something that is particularly uncomfortable, it is too much. The plastic surgeon cannot be with you to make decisions about every exercise. You must use some common sense. If you had shoulder surgery, you would have some idea about what your limitations were just based on common sense. The same is true for breast augmentation.
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