When is It Safe to Do Gymnastics After Breast Augmentation?

For my patients I recommend for  most extreme activities, and that would include gymnastics,  that they wait a minimum of  6 weeks then start slow and progress your routine as tolerated.

I would have asked you to wait 6 weeks for something that aggresive. I may be conservative and your surgeon depending on technique may have other criteria

Most patients return to work after one week. More strenuous activities should be avoided for 4-6 weeks. The only one who can give you the ok to return to physical activities is your surgeon. Follow the post-op instructions for a faster recovery and better results

The only person who can answer this question for you is your plastic surgeon. A quick phone call should suffice. In my practice, for extreme situations (and I would say you fall into this category) waiting 3 months before resumption of full activity is warranted.

Usually after 4 weeks you are free to do any type of exercise you want.Realize that you may be sore at the beginning.

Each patient heals differently.  Generally, you can resume light physical activities 4 weeks into the surgery.  You have to trust the plastic surgeon to guide you correctly for your unique situation.

I generally clear my patients to resume activity as tolerated gradually after 4 weeks.  But the key word is gradually.  Best of luck!

Dr. Basu

Houston, TX

Thank you for the question.

Given that your plastic surgeon is ultimately responsible for your care, I think it would be best for you to run this question by him. Personally, I would have the same concerns that you do and postpone being “tossed around” for at least 3 months after surgery.

Best wishes.

Scars achieve almost all of their strength by 6 weeks.  In my practice I release patients to full activity (even gymnastics) at that point unless they continue to have tenderness.  If you have pain or discomfort when you try aggressive activity take it easy for two more weeks and then try again.

This is a question you should direct back to your own doctor for sure.  If you were my patient I would say no gymnastics whatsoever for 3 months in order to let the capsule form around the implants as you heal.  After that, the risk of displacing implants goes down.