How long is the restriction on exercise after explant?

Typically patients can do light activity such as leisurely walking after a couple of weeks. At six weeks post op patients are generally able to resume more strenuous activity. We do advise starting slowly and progressing back to your previous activity level.

Assuming that your implants were simply removed and no other procedures, such as breast lift or fat grafting was performed, then I counsel my patients that they may return to vigorous activities such as cross fit etc. after 2 weeks. However, as you mentioned, it is better to ask your surgeon first.Best wishes,Dr. Ravi Somayazula

Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to returning to specific activities. He/she will know exactly what was done, how you are progressing, and exactly what type of activities you are returning to. In my practice, I would recommend that patients wait about a month before returning to strenuous exercising, including cross fit.Generally speaking, it will be important for you to return to activities in a very gradual/cautious fashion. "Listen to your body" as you do so. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Your surgeon knows exactly what was done in your surgery, and is the best to answer  your question.  In general, I ask my patients to abstain from crossfit type exercise for at least a month.  At that point, I would suggest you wear a tight sports bra for exercise.