When can I return to high impact exercise such as jogging and kickboxing following breast explantation (no capsule removal)? What about low impact such as cycling? I am nervous about complications such as seroma and I read this can occur with exercise. Maintaining my exercise regimine is very important to me, so I would like to resume my normal physical activity ASAP. Thank you!!!
July 14, 2015
Answer: Full Contact Sport Thank you for your question. At 6 weeks most surgeons let patients return to all activities. Full contact sports are another issue. As you did not have a capsulectomy, it may take longer for that tissues to adhere, stabilize and to be able to withstand blunt trauma. Discuss with your surgeon.
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July 14, 2015
Answer: Full Contact Sport Thank you for your question. At 6 weeks most surgeons let patients return to all activities. Full contact sports are another issue. As you did not have a capsulectomy, it may take longer for that tissues to adhere, stabilize and to be able to withstand blunt trauma. Discuss with your surgeon.
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November 25, 2016
Answer: Recovery after explantation After breast explant surgery, I advise the patients to take one week off from work. At that point we take out their stitches and drains. The patients may return to work, but may not engage in any strenuous activity. At one month, the patients start to wear a of cup bra with no underwire and can start low impact cardio. At two months they can wear an underwire bra and engage in more strenuous physical activity.
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November 25, 2016
Answer: Recovery after explantation After breast explant surgery, I advise the patients to take one week off from work. At that point we take out their stitches and drains. The patients may return to work, but may not engage in any strenuous activity. At one month, the patients start to wear a of cup bra with no underwire and can start low impact cardio. At two months they can wear an underwire bra and engage in more strenuous physical activity.
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