Will exercise increase the risk of capsular contracture?

December 30, 2016
Asked By:Anonymous371 in Los Angeles, CA

I had my surgery two weeks ago and have had a smooth recovery so far. I was cleared to do leg exercises. I went to the gym yesterday and worry that I may have done more than I should have and increased my heart rate too much for my first time back. I didn't feel any pain and still don't but I'm worried that this would increase my risk. I'm going to take it easier next time at the gym but I just wanted to know if this one time back at the gym could significantly increase my risk of complications.

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