How Long Do You Have to Wait Before You Can Start Exercising Again After a Breast Reduction?

Recovery after breast reduction varies depending on the patients age and health. But most women can do fast walking in about 10 day. In 21 days after breast reduction you can do more vigerous exercising, and in about 3 months you don't have any restrictions.

Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do gym and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

Thank you for your question. After breast reduction surgery, it is often possible to return to work within just a couple of days, depending on your job. In many instances, you can resume most of your normal activities, including some form of mild exercise, after several weeks. You may continue to experience some mild, periodic discomfort during this time, but such feelings are normal. Severe pain should be reported to our office. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certifiedPlastic surgeon Hoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago

In general, vigorous activity can begin after the sutures are removed and there are no would healing problems (10 days) provided the breasts are at rest.  Walking can begin the next day.  Full activity in 6 weeks with very good breast support.

- Many patients who undergo a breast reduction are eager to begin their workouts again as soon as possible after their operation.

- You will be up walking around the same day as your breast reduction, and we discourage patients from spending a lot of time just lying in bed after the procedure.

-As far as jogging and strenuous aerobic exercise are concerned, most patients wait 2-4 weeks. 

-I tell my patients to let their body be their guide, and if they feel up to exercising, then it is fine.  I have not found that strenuous exercise 2-3 weeks after the operation in any way hurts the results of the operation, but patients tell me that their breasts may feel a bit more sore after exercising.  Usually, this discomfort has completely resolved after a month.

 

Hope this helps you!  Best of luck to you!

Hi there and thank you for your question.  Typically patients are encouraged to wait at least 4-6 weeks after surgery before partaking in any exercise and/or heavy lifting following a breast reduction.  While this time frame of restricted activity might vary slightly from surgeon to surgeon, it is important that patients avoid these strenuous activities (running included) to reduce the risk of post-operative complications.  Each surgeon will have their own specific protocols and recommendations based on their own experience and training, so be sure to discuss this with your surgeon to ensure that you know exactly what is to be expected of you during your recovery.  I hope that this helps!

I tell my patients to wait three months before beginning vigorous exercise.You could do soem light exercise/cardio after 2 weeks but no heavy weights etc  till 3-4 weeks post op.

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient  pleasing operations we perform. You are also wise in  achieving a long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with this operation.

Every patient's  recovery varies after surgical procedures; your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to guide you depending on how well you do and whether or not you experience any complications.

 Generally speaking, my patients begin walking and/or lower body exercise within one to 2 weeks after breast reduction surgery. More vigorous activity such as heavy lifting or aerobic activity usually begins 4 to 6 weeks postoperatively.

 I hope this helps.

Every surgeon will have his or her own preference as to when a patient can start exercising after surgery.  So definitely discuss this issue with your surgeon before surgery!  Usually, most surgeons will have you take anywhere from 2-4 weeks after surgery to prevent problems such as bleeding, hematoma, or wound breakdown.  I usually have my patient start with light walking soon after surgery -- it helps decrease risks of blood clots in the legs, and I truly believe that being active helps you feel better.  My patients are able to gradually resume strenuous activities or their normal workout routines gradually after 2 weeks.  Anyway, definitely discuss this issue with your surgeon and good luck!

The answer to this question will vary from surgeon to surgeon.  In our practice we allow patients to begin light cardio at 2 weeks, full cardio at 3-4 weeks, and upper body strengthening 4-6 weeks after surgery.  Every patient is different but your plastic surgeon will be there to guide you through the whole process.  The most important things is that all of the incisions are healing well. I hope this helps you.

Kindest regards,

Neil J Zemmel