what restrictions are there as far as sport is concerned after breast augmentation with silicone implants(425-475cc range)? Can I jog, do yoga, use a skipping rope, swim? What should I be careful with? Im 40, little breast tissue, and the skin isn't getting younger. Thank you.
Answer: Activity Restrictions After Your BBA 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.
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Answer: Activity Restrictions After Your BBA 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.
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February 28, 2016
Answer: Implant restrictions Hello, once a person is totally healed from their surgery (usually by about 6 weeks) I recommend they return to their regular physical activities.
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February 28, 2016
Answer: Implant restrictions Hello, once a person is totally healed from their surgery (usually by about 6 weeks) I recommend they return to their regular physical activities.
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January 28, 2016
Answer: Breast Implant Recovery 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.
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January 28, 2016
Answer: Breast Implant Recovery 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.
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January 28, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery 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
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January 28, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation Recovery 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
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January 28, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation: Post Operative Recovery and Long Term Activity Dear Ms. Maggie123,Thank you for your questions.Every Plastic Surgeon has their own recommendations.Here are mine:1) fist 2-3 days take it easy at home and "ice" the breasts2) begin displacement exercises as pain permits. Breasts immediately look good in bra or bathing suit but need to "seat" to look good in the nude.3) Return to work when you feel you can. Earlier for non required upper body users and longer if your arms are needed. Good judgment prevails.4)first 6 weeks exercise as pain limits5)after 6 weeks exercise without limitations6) 2-3 months for breast implants to "seat".7)once healed you should have no excercise limitations.I suggest you make several different consultative appointments with experienced Plastic Surgeons who are Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who are ideally members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes, R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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January 28, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation: Post Operative Recovery and Long Term Activity Dear Ms. Maggie123,Thank you for your questions.Every Plastic Surgeon has their own recommendations.Here are mine:1) fist 2-3 days take it easy at home and "ice" the breasts2) begin displacement exercises as pain permits. Breasts immediately look good in bra or bathing suit but need to "seat" to look good in the nude.3) Return to work when you feel you can. Earlier for non required upper body users and longer if your arms are needed. Good judgment prevails.4)first 6 weeks exercise as pain limits5)after 6 weeks exercise without limitations6) 2-3 months for breast implants to "seat".7)once healed you should have no excercise limitations.I suggest you make several different consultative appointments with experienced Plastic Surgeons who are Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who are ideally members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes, R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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