I had a breast lift 6 weeks ago, so can I do Crossfit exercises as I do deadlifts, pull ups, push press?

The obvious first answer is follow your Board Certified plastic surgeon's advice.  Each plastic surgeon has his or her opinion as to when any given patient, having any given surgery, can return to a full exercise regime.That being said, in my practice, 4-6 weeks usually is the turning point when wounds are considered healed sufficiently on any breast lift, allowing re-entry into the world of exercise.  Your question goes to the heart of wound healing and cosmetic surgery.  Wounds are completely healed at 6 months, 90% healed at 3 months, and 75% healed at 6 weeks.  Most plastic surgeons, myself included, believe that 75% wound healing is about the right time to begin aggressive exercising, i.e. you can start doing situps at 6 weeks after a tummy tuck.  Obviously, you won't necessarily have the same strength as you had prior to the 6 weeks layoff from working out.  I tell my patients to start slowly and let their body tell them when they can or can't go on to the next level.

First off, congratulations on taking this big step toward improving your body image, I hope you are satisfied with your results. In regards to your question, I would be cautious about jumping right into doing Crossfit exercises, as this workout is known to be more intensive. You are most likely cleared to begin light to moderate exercise at this point of your recovery, with the approval of your surgeon. Still, I would recommend that you ease into your workout plan and begin with walking/jogging before resuming Crossfit to avoid over-straining your healing body.

First of all, this question can only be answered by your surgeon.  If healing is uncomplicated, full activity is permitted in my practice at 6 weeks as long as it is performed in a secure bra.

That's a question to ask your plastic surgeon as they know your post operative course best. Contact their office and ask.  Best wishes.

Thanks for your question.  I would recommend contacting your PS before doing these types of vigorous exercise.  Generally by 6 weeks most people have healed quite well, but in my practice I ask my patients to book a follow-up appointment around this time so I can do a proper assessment before they resume all sports and fitness activities.

Ask your surgeon because they know the specific details about your body and surgery. I usually say it's okay to start doing weight training and more vigorous exercises at this point, but remember to start off gradually. 

In my practice, most patients are sufficiently healed after 4 weeks to resume most activities.  Of course, that assumes that the postoperative course went smoothly with no unexpected issues.  A breast lift without an implant is a skin only operation.  Your chest muscles shouldn't be compromised and the skin should be well healed in 4 weeks.  I would still recommend wearing a firm supportive sports bra until you are comfortable with your new body.  If the lift was combined with an implant (augmentation mastopexy), then most likely the implant is under the muscle.  Excessive chest (pectoral) exercises can have an effect on the appearance as well as the implant.  Bottom line, do check with your surgeon.  Your surgeon knows you the best.  Good luck.  As I am a ToughMudder and triathlete, I encourage you to keep fit.  Cheers

This is a very important question and should be discussed with your plastic surgeon prior to resuming your exercise routine. Your surgeon should evaluate your breasts to see how they are healing. 6 weeks is the standard amount of time to wait before exercising again. Each patient heals differently. It is better to safe than sorry.

Good for you for being so fit.  Here's what I would say:1.  Listen to your body.  Generally six weeks is when you can begin exercise.  2.  This also really depends on the type of weight you are planning on lifting.  Some of those types of lifts will put a lot of strain on your breast area.3.  Over versus under the muscle surgery also applies to this question.My recommendation is that you speak to your plastic surgeon.  Only they should really give you this advice since they know your body and the work they did.  Ease back into things.Good Luck!

You need to check with your operating surgeon.  In general, I let patients start back with exercise gradually after about 6 weeks.  From what I have heard about Cross Fit, I am not sure that "gradual" is in their vocabulary.