Pain with working out after breast augmentation

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I had a breast augmentation around 2 1/2 months ago. 400cc HP under the muscle, inframammary incision. Received OK to workout at 6 wk f/u apt. Started out good, I stuck with only leg exercises and walking for awhile but my boobs wont let me advance. Ive even put that stupid strap on above my chest in an attempt for support. In high impact sports bras it still hurts (pressure) when i simply bend over or even jog. I have to hold my chest with my hands. Wondering if im being impatient or if this is normal?

George Volpe, MD · Answer

In most cases, discomfort while working out following a breast augmentation subsides 3 to 5 months following your surgery. I find that most women have some discomfort while doing high-intensity chest workouts in the first three months. This can be minimal or slightly more but almost always goes away with time. Always check with your surgeon to make sure things are healing normally

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I advise my patients to listen to their bodies after a breast augmentation.  At two and a half months post-op, pain associated with exercising is not uncommon.  Please be conscious of what it is that is hurting you while exercising and avoid those exercises for the time-being.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Franklin D. Richards, MD · Answer

At 2 ½
months after surgery there could be a lot of reasons for the pain, especially
increasing exercise activity.I would
recommend seeing your Plastic Surgeon and if everything appears normal to
progress more slowly with exercise activity.

Bryan G. Forley, MD · Answer

Patients have pain for varying amounts of time after breast augmentation surgery. I would suggest you contact your surgeon so that he or she can examine you and advise you on the specifics of your symptoms.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing discomfort with exercise after the surgery. I generally advise my patients to use discomfort as a guide to how much they can do. I asked them to do stretching exercises to the point where it starts to feel uncomfortable and hold it there. With every week that passes you should be able to gain little more flexibility  until you were back to your baseline. If you overdo it, you may cause some inflammation which may make it more painful to continue forward.  In that case take a break for a few days and then try again.   Also if this is persistent, to visit with your plastic surgeon, who can evaluate you for early signs of capsular contracture.  Good luck.

Al Cohn, MD · Answer

First of all, listen to your body. We tell our patients to start slow and work up to more vigorous activities as your body is able to tolerate it. Depending on the amount of stretch placed on your chest muscles and how tight those muscle were prior to your surgery, there can be persistent discomfort during vigorous exercise several months following your procedure.  I would encourage you to be patient and know that your symptoms will likely improve over the next several months.  Consider wearing an additional second sports bra during the type of activities you describe to assist with providing additional support and wean yourself back down to one bra as you can tolerate it.  If you feel like these symptoms are not improving over the next several months, make sure you let your plastic surgeon know about it.  Best of luck to you.

Robert S. Houser, DO · Answer

The more you avoid certain activities, the harder it is to get back to them.  You're not going to hurt yourself by exercising, but it sometimes takes women up to 6-12 months to get used to the new girls.  So, try a little everyday.  The strap isn't likely going to help -- just use a supportive sports bra.  Pressure is sometimes just due to swelling in the breast -- women equate it to the fullness of needing to breast feed.  Hang in there -- it will get better!

Brian J. Lee, MD · Answer

Muscle tenderness 2 1/2 months after breast augmentation associated with activity as not out of the ordinary. The body protects itself by sending pain signals to slow down or stop that activity until it is more fully healed. I would suggest you discuss with your surgeon to make sure all is fine and he/she is aware of the situation.Good luck.

David F. Klein, MD (retired) · Answer

The time it takes to be pain free after an augmentation varies greatly from patient to patient.  It also varies with activity.  Working out 2 1/2 months after an augment is usually safe from a surgical standpoint but can still be uncomfortable.  You should check back in with your surgeon one more time to be sure there is nothing else going on.  Better to be cautious now as you want the breast augmentation results to be as good as they can be for a long time.

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