Long Term Pectoral Muscle Use After Breast Reconstruction?

      Once the implants have been placed and healing has been completed, there are very few limitations.  There are some bodybuilders and weightlifters who are so strong that the implants can become displaced over time with such powerful contractions.  However, this does not apply to the majority of patients.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

There is a little bit of truth in both statements: you should be able to participate in all sports without limitation, but weight training for the pecs can create some issues. If they get too strong, they can cause what are called animation deformities. So I generally don't encourage upper body weight training with implant reconstruction.

Once fully healed, you should have no restrictions. I ask my patients to avoid strenuous physical activity for the 6 weeks after surgery while they recover.

You now have a tissue expander and are going through the expansion process.  At this time I would be careful and not over-exert myself, but after you have healed from the implant exchange procedure, you should be able to go back to as normal of a life as possible