Can I Do Squats a Week After Surgery?

It may be a little too early to start doing squats just a week out. You should probably wait until about 3 weeks after surgery, then 6 weeks for upper body training.

Best to rely on your plastic surgeon and his/her office.  Surgeons may have different regimens.  Our office typically tells patients the next step each time they come into the office.  We have some very fit patients, (fitness competitors, triathletes, etc;).  Listen to the surgeon and listen to your body.  If you feel something is wrong, or is something hurts, stop.  Again, call your plastic surgeon's office.  They should be able to give you a little guidance.

In general, one can resume most exercise within 3 weeks and vigorous exercise by 4 weeks. You should consult with your Plastic Surgeon before proceeding with heavy exercise.

Every doctor has his/her own protocol for resuming activities following surgery.  You should consult your plastic surgeon for his/her answers to these questions.  In my practice, I allow my patients to resume non-strenuous activities whenever they feel up to it and more strenuous activities after three weeks.

Breast augmentation patients in my practice are asked to rest the chest wall four weeks after the operation. Squats are permissible provided there is no motion of the chest wall which would jostle the implants.