What restrictions are there as far as sport is concerned after breast augmentation with silicone implants (425-475cc range)?

The recovery from your procedure will depend on the specific technique used by your surgeon and the method of anesthesia used. Generally speaking implants placed above the muscle will have an easier post operative course as manipulation of the muscle is more painful than manipulation of the breast alone.As a general rule, I have my patients avoid lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk for the first few days. By post operative day 5 most woman are off all pain meds but may take something to help them sleep through the night. Massage is also begun on day five. By 7 days you can return to work depending on the needs of the job. At two weeks, you can begin lower extremity exercise and light cardio but no upper body strength exercises. 4-6 weeks  you are allowed to begin upper body strengthening but will need to resume slowly.I would discuss your individual care with your surgeon as only they know the procedure performed and the issues that might be unique to your case.Good luck and I hope this was helpful

Hello, Thank you for your question.After three weeks, most women should be able to do light cardio and lower body workouts. It is important that the activity you choose, does not shake your implants or cause you to flex your pectoral muscles. At this stage, scar tissue is still forming around the implants to hold them in place.Activities such as weight training, push-ups, etc. put the most strain on the chest and should be abstained from for at least six weeks following the surgery.Since these activities have the most potential to cause you complications, you should speak to your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon before resuming them.All the best. 

Hello, once a person is totally healed from their surgery (usually by about 6 weeks) I recommend they return to their regular physical activities.

We typically tell our patient they can do whatever they like as long as it does not hurt. Other surgeons may differ depending on their technique.

After
surgery, it is important not to lift anything heavy for about 3 weeks, as this will put
excessive strain on the operative area. You may resume driving after a week. Avoid exercising
for 3-4 weeks post surgery. Do not wear an underwire bra until your surgeon says it is
safe; usually it is safe to wear an underwire bra 6 weeks after surgery. I would talk to
your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your post-op instructions.

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own specific post op protocol for their patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you will be healing following surgery. For my patients, no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 6-8 weeks is recommended.



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic
and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz

Thanks for a great question. The best doctor to answer this specifically for
you, is your board certified surgeon who performed your surgery. However, I
advise my patients to resume all of their normal activities, typically about
six weeks from surgery, once they are fully healed. For our patients with implants under the
muscle, I recommend they delete some pec muscle exercises from their work outs. The first time you do anything after your
breast implant surgery like lying on your stomach, having a massage, jogging,
yoga, etc. you will “baby your implants”.
Once you’ve done these activities the first time, you will start to feel
more comfortable after that. Our patients tell us that they forget about their
implants after a while and just enjoy the results. Best of luck with your
breast augmentation and stay in touch with your surgeon for any other questions
that come up.

are managed by your surgeon.  And your chosen surgeon will have specific recommendations on what you can and cannot do after your procedure. This is covered during your consultation.

Most patients are able to resume exercising after 3-4 week. I would recommend  waiting 4-6 weeks before doing any heavy lifting. Keep in mind that
following the exact advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes
to tell you exactly what to do without examining you, physically feeling the
tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a
full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative
procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest your plastic
surgeon be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a
member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you
trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that
surgeon in person and be very realistic about your potential cosmetic result.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Thank you your question.  Most plastic surgeons have instructions for activity levels after surgery so you should follow your plastic surgeon's instructions.  I tell my patients to gradually return to all pre surgical activities gradually beginning two weeks after surgery.  Starting with lower body weights and aerobic activities.  A lot of women start with treadmill and elliptical since there is less jarring.  Women who run prior to surgery usually take a little longer to go back to running just to get used to how the larger breasts feel when running.  By 6-8 weeks I tell my patients they don't have any restrictions.  I do tell my breast augmentation patients to avoid chest exercises as more contraction of the pectoralis muscle, if the implants are under the muscle, will tend over time to push the implants to the outer margin of the chest and widen the space between the implants.Best of luck.