What is the Truth About Chest Workouts After Breast Augmentation Under Muscle?

I do believe that it is very important for patients to refrain from any activities which would involve significant use of their chest (pectoral) muscles or would cause excessive stretch of those muscles during the recovery from a retropectoral (behind the muscle) breast augmentation.  However, once all the healing has completed, and everything is looking good, there is no reason to withhold from any activity or exercise.  Enjoy your new look and body shape in every way you desire without a second thought!  Isn't that what this is all about?

Like many things in plastic surgery - there is no right answer to your question - but let me tell you what I tell my patients - it is just fine to do chest workouts starting one month post-op.  Obviously I recommend that you start gradually - and work your weight and number of reps up gradually - it will likely be uncomfortable at first - but you will get there - and in my experience I have not seen patients hurt their implants by resuming exercise in this manner.Best of luck!

Thank you for the question. Long-term patients who undergo breast augmentation surgery should be able to return to all activities with full strength. 
Timing to return to specific types of exercise will vary from one patient to another. Best to check with your plastic surgeon for specific advice. Generally, I suggest patients gradually ease back into the strenuous aerobic exercise 4 to 6 weeks postoperatively, assuming that they are doing well and there have been no complications. Lower body exercise can generally be resumed 2 weeks postoperatively. Use common sense, listen to your body, and gradually resume previous activity. In my practice, I ask patients to avoid contact and strenuous exercise involving the pectoralis major muscles ( such as push-ups, bench press, burpees, dancing on a pole…) for at least 3-6 months. Best wishes.