Working out lower body: 2 weeks post-op breast augmentation.

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your augmentation.  I am happy to hear that your recovery is going well and smoothly thus far and I would encourage you to speak directly with your operating surgeon to discuss their specific post-operative protocols with regards to exercise and sleep position.  Each surgeon has their own specific philosophy when it comes to post-operative care and recovery and what you may find is that one surgeon, such as myself, would say to wait until you are at least 4 weeks post-op to resume any exercising and/or heavy lifting and another surgeon may tell you something slightly different.  As such, I always find it important that patients defer to their operating surgeon who is most familiar with your specific case.  I hope you find this helpful and I wish you a speedy recovery!

I appreciate your desire to get back to the gym, but be careful. I recommend no heavy lifting or aerobics for at least 4 weeks after surgery, then begin again slowly. The concern primarily is postop bleeding, which can harm your final result. Check with your surgeon. Good luck!

Thank you for your question.   Always best to check with your surgeon directly, as different surgeons will have different protocols.  In my office, I would advise you to avoid cardio for 3-4 weeks, heavy lifting >15lbs for 6 weeks, and chest muscle activity for 2 months.  I tell my patients to wear a underwire sports bra 24/7 for 2 months and no sleeping on the side or tummy for 2 months.  This is to allow the scar capsule to form without displacing the implants.   Best wishes.