Will I be able to do archery after I've properly healed from breast augmentation?

Hi,Thanks for your question. As long as you follow the activity restrictions outlined by your plastic surgeon during healing, you should have no problem resuming your sport.

I appreciate your question.



Typically, my guideline is, the first week is the hardest. By the second week you feel better, at four weeks you feel 100% and at six weeks you can go back to complete normal routines and exercising. 



Four days after surgery, I would be careful as you are still at risk for bleeding. If you are taking any pain medication, I would not drink alcohol. 



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery.



 



Best of luck!



   



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Hi there, Thank you for your question. After you are completely healed you should be able to continue with all regular activities. We ask that our patients avoid activities for 6 weeks. If you are concerned speak with your surgeon. Best, realdrsix (Dr. Jugenburg) 

I recommend reviewing your activity plans with your plastic surgeon to ensure she/he clears you based on the progress of your healing, however, generally you can return to regular activities after about 6 weeks.

Great question.  I performed a breast augmentation on a bow hunter with a strong draw weight like yourself.  I was a bit more conservative and told her to wait about 8 weeks before she started again.  She started slow and worked her back up to full strength. No problems.  You definitely do not want to start too early or be too aggressive.   Be sure to involve your plastic surgeon in the decision as you advance your activity.

Sincerely,

Thank you for the question. In the long-term patients who undergo breast augmentation surgery (barring any complications) should be able to return to all activities with full strength. 





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. 







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Thank you for your question. Once completely healed you should be able to back to your routine. Please talk to your PS about it. Usually like this will take about 6 weeks.

You will be able to do archery when you are fully healed. For most patients, this will be in approximately 6 weeks. Consult your surgeon on  your timeframe as he or she knows the scope of the surgery and the specifics about you.

The quick answer is; you will be able to perform any activity after your breast augmentation, but vigorous activity, such as archery will need to wait at least 6 weeks.  The first 48 hours after the surgery I prefer no activity, just rest and icing.  The first week you may lift up to 15 pounds and the second week up to 30 pounds. There should be no vigorous activity or contact sports for 6 weeks.Good Luck!

In over 20 years of doing thousands of breast augmentations, no one has ever asked me this question!  You are that one in a million!  I love it!  To answer the second question, I, personally would have no trouble putting in a 425cc through the underarm (I have put up to 600cc through the underarm).  Be sure to ask your PS if he or she uses a "Keller Funnel".  It really helps make this operation easier and minimizes any bacteria that can get on the implant as it passes through the skin.  Any implant under the muscle will affect pectoral muscle function to some degree.  If your maneuver in archery causes strong pec flexion, then the implants will shift laterally during the maneuver.  Over time, the pec flexing against the implant can cause the internal pocket to stretch and therefore the implant will drift farther apart and downward.  Be sure to discuss the details with your PS.