How long until I can go back to my normal practice routine of tumbling and stunting?

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I am a senior in high school and am getting my breast augmentation over spring break. Most likely on the 14th of March. I have cheer tryouts the 7th of May. I also need practice time between that time.

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

You should plan to take 3 weeks off from cardio training and 6 weeks off from tumbling and stunting to heal properly.  Good luck!

Charles Galanis, MD · Answer

Postoperative instructions and restrictions will vary from surgeon to surgeon and even patient to patient.  I would advise you to follow the guidance of your chosen surgeon.  I will typically have patients wait until AT LEAST 6 weeks and sometimes as many as 8 weeks after surgery before engaging in rigorous activity such as that which you describe.

Constantino G. Mendieta, MD · Answer

Normal activity and
exercise can be resumed per the direction of you surgeon.In general, most
individuals are able to return to work after one week, while strenuous exercise
should be avoided for about a month, maybe 6 weeks. It really depends on your exact healing and when your surgeon determines that you are ready to return to your tumbling and stunting.Good luck, please let us know how it goes.- Dr. Constantino Mendieta

Mahlon Kerr, MD, FACS · Answer

In general I ask you wait at least 4-6 weeks before doing any serious physical activity, you need time for your body and incisions to heal before resuming cheering.  Good luck!

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. As a father of cheerleaders I appreciate your concern regarding the recovery. I would tell you that it would be at least a month before I would release you to the level of activity a cheerleader would need. My concern would be how long it would take your body to get used to your implants and how long before you can tumble and stunt at the level you need. It might be better to postpone until after your tryouts. Your surgeon will be able to go through their protocol with you. Best of Luck!

Keith Hodge, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. With a submuscular augmentation, which is the correct position for most women, I recommend at least a month for recovery. Then my patients are just beginning to do upper body workouts, nothing very strenuous. My concern for you is that you may love your new look, but you will not be able to prepare adequately for your cheer tryouts. Good luck!

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Your surgeon is the best person to speak with about this. I typically tell my patients no vigorous exercise for at least 4 weeks. But what you are talking about goes beyond the normal definition of exercise. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Please discuss with your surgeon as he/she will be most familiar with your medical history, how you are healing,  and will have their own specific set of post op instructions for you to follow.  No strenuous activity for 6-8 weeks is best.

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 and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

John Y.S. Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

To be safe I would refrain from vigorous exercise for 6 weeks.  Milder exercise can resume in the first several weeks.  But I would defer to your plastic surgeon and customize your restrictions according to how you heal

David Dellinger, DO, FACOS · Answer

Thank you so much for your question. This is something you should definitely discuss with your surgeon. Giving yourself 6 weeks to fully heal before resuming vigorous activity such as tumbling puts you at one week before tryouts which doesn't give you much practice time. Talk to your surgeon about your timeline.

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