Working out After Male Breast Reduction Surgery

Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do gym and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

Usually as long as the procedure was uneventful, is advised to start heavy exercises after 4 to 6 weeks and  start slower or with less weight until your back to prior level of exercise / weight before surgery.

Thank you for your question.After your #gynecomastia #surgery, you should start moving around once you feel up to it. Moderate
walking around will help promote healing. Listen to your body, it will tell you
if you are doing too much too soon. Do not return to strenuous activities
or aerobic #exercise for 4-6 weeks. If you want to know what activities are
acceptable at any time during the healing process, please call your #BoardCertified #PlasticSurgeon.

After male breast reduction or gynecomastia surgery, the
chest needs time to heal and for the tissues to fuse back together. As a
result, I usually recommend four weeks of no exercise, two more weeks after that of
light lower body non-impact exercise and then easing back into regular exercise
starting at six weeks. I would not pursue excessive chest exercise for the
first six weeks after surgery and after that time, I would ease into the
exercises slowly and carefully ensuring the chest is not particularly sore as
long as you are cautious, use your body as a guide and take care during that
first 4-6 week period not to injure the surgical sites.

It is a good idea to wait at least 3 weeks before a strenuous work-out.  The skin must adhere to chest wall, and exercise which increases blood pressure and heart rate may cause fluid to build up in this space.  Stay wrapped, and be patient.  3 weeks is a good number.

Recommendations for resumption of exercise after gynecomastia reduction surgery vary from surgeon to surgeon.  In my practice, I recommend waiting for 8 weeks to allow for ample recovery time.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICS
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

                  It’s
not uncommon for patients with gynecomastia to be concerned about when they can
resume their normal workout routine. This varies depending on the type of
surgical procedure performed.

                  Each
case needs to be considered individually since no two cases are the same. In
the vast majority of patients, weight lifting and strenuous activities should be
avoided for four to six weeks following surgery.

                  When
gynecomastia is treated with liposuction, patients are frequently able to
resume their normal work outs sooner than with excisional treatments.

                  It’s
important to discuss this issue with your surgeon before resuming these types
of activities. It’s important to remember that premature resumption of
strenuous physical activities may be associated with significant complications. 

I always recommend to my patients that 6 weeks is an appropriate amount of time to wait before working out.  One thing to always consider is easing your way back into working out.  Take it slow! You don't want to strain your body.

A male breast reduction usually involves liposuction of the chest and direct removal of breast tissue, and occasionally some skin.  Patients must wear a compressive garment or vest after the surgery for about four weeks to help with contour and swelling.  I advise patients to avoid heavy lifting or strenous upper body exercise for about four to six weeks after surgery. This will help reduce any shearing forces or stress of the chest soft tissue against the pectoral muscle.

You may resume aerobic exercise (running, cycling, etc.) in about one week.

Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon prior to scheduling a male breast reduction.

Best wishes,

Dr. Bruno

Understanding that every patient is a bit different, most of the time my gynecomastia patients can begin vigorous workouts in about a week.  They can begin even before this provided the chest wall is resting (eg. exercise bike).  If there are unexpected issues, then this would be adjusted by they are infrequent and many young men are into weights and can pursue this in about a week.