Gym and weight lifting after breast reduction?

Question

How long should I wait until I go back to the gym, do classes, lift weights etc.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. After 4-6 weeks your operation area is totally healed and yes you can do gym and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS · Answer

You can start light cardio (treadmill at a slow pace) at a week or so, which is good for your head and keeps your circulation going! Typically, after a breast reduction, patients can return to strenuous activity after around 6 weeks. However, your incisions must be healed before you begin training at the gym again. Too much activity will cause swelling to occur and delay your recovery.

Raymond Goh, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Hi. Thanks for posting your question regarding exercise after breast surgery.
If you have uneventful healing after surgery, my general recommendation for strenuous activities (such as the ones you have listed) is around 6 weeks. You should however still wear a supportive bra when exercising.
All the very best in your recovery.
Dr Ray Goh

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

As a bodybuilder, I understand the need to return to the gym.  However, your incisions must be healed before doing any strenuous activity.  I would recommend walking as soon as your plastic surgeon says it is OK until such time as you are cleared for strenuous activity.  I recommend that my patients wait six weeks before performing strenuous exercise.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Los Angeles, CA

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

This is something you need to discuss with your surgeon who knows you best. For my patients I want them to wait 6 weeks before starting any strenuous exercise, or  swelling may occur. Good luck.

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