When Can I Start Doing Power Yoga After Breast Lift (No Implants)?

Question

It has been six weeks since my lollipop breast lift procedure. Is it safe to return to high intensity yoga activites such as downward dog or extreme stretching/bouncing moves? Or should I wait? My sugeon has given me clearance but I still feel tenderness in the breasts although they are both healing nicely. I don't want to complicate their great healing but really look forward to my workouts.

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes, if your surgeon has evaluated you and feels you are able to go back to vigorous exercise, you should get back to your regular routine.  Six weeks is plenty of time in most cases.  You may still have some tender spots and notice some swelling on and off.  This is all normal.  This will continue to improve with time.

	Best of luck.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. After 6-8 weeks your surgery area will healed and yes you can doing yoga and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

It six weeks I don't see a problem with a full exercise regimen after a mastopexy. I would recommend in my patients that a very restrictive exercise bra be used.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

Your surgeon who has followed your recovery has it all over those of us answering a question like this with just a few sentences of info.

	Most patients are free to resume all activities by 6 weeks. All the best.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

If your surgeon cleared you to resume exercise, you should be good to go!  Enjoy your results.

When Can I Start Doing Power Yoga After Breast Lift (No Implants)?

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