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Hi, I'm Dr. Michael Epstein, and I'm going to answer a question that a patient is asking on Real Self. THe question that this particular patient is wondering about goes as follows. She asks, "How soon after breast reduction surgery can I begin to dance or exercise?" This may vary from person to person and from surgeon to surgeon, but generally for most of my patients after having elective cosmetic surgery I tell them that they can begin exercising after about three weeks.

There are some procedures where I extend that a little bit, depending on what type or procedure is done. Certainly with breast reduction surgery if the patient is healing in a normal fashion, they should be able to exercise in three weeks.

How Soon After Breast Reduction Surgery Can I Begin to Exercise?

Dr. Michael Epstein answers a question directed to him from a RealSelf user regarding how soon they will be able to dance or exercise after breast reduction surgery.