How heavy can I do squats on the smith machine? Is 30 to 50 lbs ok?

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I had a breast lift with a 400cc implant 2 months and 10 days ago. How heavy can i do squats on the smith machine? Is 30 to 50 lbs ok?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for this interesting enquire.Postoperative care after a BA are very important to get the best results.Generally speaking, the average Breast Augmentation patients, exercises tend to allow two weeks after PO, gradually: first, gentle walks without sweating, then, you can go to the gym to do aerobics, and, after four months you can stats with machines excercise and start with light weights, and, if there are no problems, only six months after PO may charge "free weights".Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol C.-

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I have two Triple Crown bodybuilders in my cosmetic breast surgery practice. They started upper and lower body Smith machine workouts at six weeks with no problem. I did advise them to start light at first and allow two weeks to get back to their full weight workout. Since you're over two months post-op, I'd tell you full speed ahead if you were my patient. For more information on this and related topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."

Richard Zienowicz, MD · Answer

You are at approximately 9 weeks post op, so moderate exercise is okay. Not being familiar with the details of your augmentation, you should place a call to your surgeon and follow his/her advice.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

In general, you should be fine, but I always think it's a good idea to consult with your surgeon. He or she knows your case intimately is best equipped to answer these types of questions.

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is best to check with your surgeon, after implants you should have a final check and be released to resume any activities you did prior to surgery.  As a general rule in my practice, I suggest waiting about 8 weeks before you resume heavy physical activity. Again, I would check with your surgeon.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

No strenuous activity for 6-8 weeks is best. Since you are at 2 month mark, please check with your surgeon as he/she is most familiar with how you are healing at this time and can give you clearance to work out.

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

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

After
breast implant surgery, I advise the patients to take one week off from work.
 At that point we take out their stitches and teach them the implant
massage technique.  We suggest 5 times per day with the massage and no bra
for one month.  The patients may return to work, but may not engage in any
strenuous activity.  At one month, the patients start to wear a soft cup
bra with no underwire and can start low impact cardio.  At two months they
can wear an underwire bra and engage in more strenuous physical activity.
 Breast massage continues forever, although only once per day.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At about 8-10 weeks out for most procedures patients can go back to full activity with no restrictions, but it is always best to ask your surgeon.

Claire S. Duggal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your breast augmentation!  Every doctor has their own post-operative care regimen, and the most important thing is to follow what your surgeon has told you.  I usually advise no cardio for 2 weeks, and no chest weights for 4 weeks. By 2 months out you should be ok to resume your normal exercise.  This can vary depending on the particular patient, particular technique, and each individual recovery process, so definitely check with your surgeon.  Best of luck with your continued recovery!

How heavy can I do squats on the smith machine? Is 30 to 50 lbs ok?

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