Are chest exercises before breast augmentation a good or bad idea?

To tell you the truth, it probably wouldn't make a difference one way or the other, in. Y opinion.  But you should consult your surgeon and follow his or her instructions.

Exercising the chest muscles prior to breast augmentation will have no operation on the procedure itself nor on the convalescence.

It probably does not matter a great deal, particularly in a short term scenario.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

The assumption I would make based on your question is that you are planning to having your implants placed at least partially beneath the pectoral muscle (the pectoral muscle will not provide 100%) coverage of the implant.  It is becoming more popular with silicone gel implants to place the implant over the muscle, in which case your question would be moot; it wouldn't matter if you exercise the muscle or not.  Having said that, I still place the implants under the muscle in the vast majority of cases.  In all honesty, for most women, the chest muscles contribute little to the shape and volume of the breasts, so I think it is unnecessary for you to consider working out your chest muscles, both before and after surgery.  You should get individualized advice from your plastic surgeon about when you can safely and comfortably do a push up after surgery.  Best of luck with your surgery!

Chest exercises before a breast augmentation or breast enhancementThere is no evidence to show that it is helpful or harmful. Heavier muscles are certainly more difficult to operate on. I think it's always best to be in a stable situation prior to surgery.