Heavy squats and deadlifts after submuscular breast augmentation surgery?

HI, thank you for this question.It is a common topic when discussing restrictions after breast surgery.Directly after surgery, we recommend avoiding upper body exercises for 6 weeks. Lower body cardio can begin for most patients after 2-3 weeks.Long-term restrictions (which is what you're referring to) include no heavy chest exercises, but do not prevent you from heavy deadlifts and front or back squats.  Just be mindful of glute recruitment and try not to pull heavy loads with solely your chest/ upper body.Hope this helps!

Hello, than you for your question. I recommend my patients no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 3-4 weeks.  I will clear my patients to start exercise as tolerated or resume heavy lifting in 3-4 weeks after their surgery *gradually*   The key word here is gradually.  You should be cleared to resume your activities without restrictions 4 weeks after your procedure.  Many of my patients have your activity level and some are semi-pro athletes or fitness professionals.  All have been able to return to their baseline strength and activity level without difficulty.  Please talk to your PS about his/her specific recommendations.

Always a good idea to follow your surgeon's protocol. I advise my patients that three weeks after surgery, it’s OK for you to do aerobic activity (treadmill, stationary bike, etc.), running and lower-body weight training. Women are usually comfortable doing arm exercises (upper-body weights) starting about six weeks after surgery. Among my patients are Triple Crown bodybuilders and kickboxers who go back into competition after getting implants. They start with light training at six weeks and heavier training after eight weeks.Dr.Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee