How soon can I start to workout after having breast reduction scar revision surgery?

November 26, 2017
Asked By:arboobs in New York, NY

I am away from my plastic surgeon and will be removing my few sutures on my own after 10 days. I had the majority of the vertical scar under the nipples of both breasts redone as well as under one breasts (about 2 inches) closest to the chest plate redone. I’d like to know when I can get back into a workout routine (run, stair climber, cycling, hand weights, crunches etc) and if there’s anything I should avoid and for how long? Thank you!

Answers (6)

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December 20, 2017

Answer: Wait About 1 Month

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 20, 2017

Answer: Wait About 1 Month

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 28, 2017

Answer: Workout after scar revision

Richard A. Bartlett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 28, 2017

Answer: Workout after scar revision

Richard A. Bartlett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2017

Answer: Working Out Post Scar Revision Surgery

December 1, 2017

Answer: Working Out Post Scar Revision Surgery

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