I had a breast augmentation 6 weeks ago. 440cc silicone under muscle. I am wondering when I can start doing yoga and/or a plank. I am worried about using so many chest muscles again and don't want to ruin anything!! Thanks!
Answer: Yoga and Breast Augmentation Dear jenlm, We generally have our patients begin light exercise at 2 weeks and build from there. However, yoga and pectoralis specific muscle exercises(push-ups, bench press, butterflies, etc) can effect the placement of the implant if started too soon. I suggest waiting at least 3-6 months and sometimes longer. This depends on the amount and strength of pectoralis muscle each patient has and also how much of the fibers I had to transect during surgery. Going slow will never harm you and you should ultimately ask your surgeon. Good luck. Dr. G.
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Answer: Yoga and Breast Augmentation Dear jenlm, We generally have our patients begin light exercise at 2 weeks and build from there. However, yoga and pectoralis specific muscle exercises(push-ups, bench press, butterflies, etc) can effect the placement of the implant if started too soon. I suggest waiting at least 3-6 months and sometimes longer. This depends on the amount and strength of pectoralis muscle each patient has and also how much of the fibers I had to transect during surgery. Going slow will never harm you and you should ultimately ask your surgeon. Good luck. Dr. G.
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March 7, 2025
Answer: Breast Reduction Thanks for the question. After 6-8 weeks your surgery area will healed and yes you can doing yoga and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.
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March 7, 2025
Answer: Breast Reduction Thanks for the question. After 6-8 weeks your surgery area will healed and yes you can doing yoga and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Wait 6weeks Yoga can be quite vigorous, so you may need to wait 6 weeks after surgery. However, you should check with your surgeon.
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December 19, 2014
Answer: Wait 6weeks Yoga can be quite vigorous, so you may need to wait 6 weeks after surgery. However, you should check with your surgeon.
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June 4, 2017
Answer: Yoga/plank after breast augmentation? Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. You are wise in "going slow” when it comes to returning to specific exercise/activity that involve the use of the pectoralis major muscle. Although your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to specific advice, I advise my patients to stay away from push-ups and benchpress etc for as long as possible ( even up to one year). In the longer term, of course you should be able to reschedule all forms of strenuous exercise without difficulty.Best wishes.
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June 4, 2017
Answer: Yoga/plank after breast augmentation? Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. You are wise in "going slow” when it comes to returning to specific exercise/activity that involve the use of the pectoralis major muscle. Although your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to specific advice, I advise my patients to stay away from push-ups and benchpress etc for as long as possible ( even up to one year). In the longer term, of course you should be able to reschedule all forms of strenuous exercise without difficulty.Best wishes.
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Answer: When can I start doing yoga after breast implants? After breast implant surgery, you should typically wait about 4 to 6 weeks before resuming yoga or any strenuous physical activity. However, the exact timeline can vary depending on the specifics of your surgery and your individual healing process.
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Answer: When can I start doing yoga after breast implants? After breast implant surgery, you should typically wait about 4 to 6 weeks before resuming yoga or any strenuous physical activity. However, the exact timeline can vary depending on the specifics of your surgery and your individual healing process.
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