How long to get back to lifting heavy weights after implant removal and capsulectomy?

Thank you for your question. Recovery after breast implant removal and capsulectomy is relatively minor compared to the recovery when you had your implants placed. Most patients are able to return to normal activity certainly within a week.However weightlifting and the extreme physical activity that you describe is a different matter. I would suggest that he wait 3-4 weeks before weight lifting.

It generarally takes 6 weeks for wounds to get back to normal strength assuming no complications. I generally tell patients that they can resume lower obdy exercises at 3 weeks but to wait 4 to 6 weeks for upper. that said I would go with the recommendations of your surgeon.