During consultations with patients seeking breast augmentations, at Plastic Surgery Tijuana, one of the questions Dr. Rafael Camberos is asked frequently is when they can exercise after breast augmentation.
Many of our patients work out regularly and do not want a procedure to stand in the way of staying fit and healthy.
If you are wondering what the downtime looks like after getting breast implants, we’re sharing some guidelines and best practices to help you stay fit while also staying safe.
Few Days After Breast Augmentation
The first five days or so after your surgery should be devoted to resting and healing. You should have prescription pain medication to help control pain and discomfort, but there will also be a bit of swelling and pressure.
During this time, it’s important to rest, but that doesn’t mean you need to be on bed rest.
In fact, Dr. Camberos will most likely recommend you get up frequently throughout the day to walk around your home or do light tasks.
This includes things like preparing a light meal, taking a shower and washing your hair, or checking the mail.
By getting up and about, you’ll regain your range of motion more quickly without straining the healing area. Also, getting blood flow throughout your body reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis and improves healing by sending oxygenated blood through your body.
Two Weeks After Breast Augmentation
After the first two or three weeks, you will most likely be cleared for light activity, including going back to work.
Because the breasts are still healing, it’s still important to abstain from more intensive exercising, especially anything that strains or stresses the upper body or results in excessive breast movement.
Examples of what kind of exercise to avoid would include running, swimming, or high-intensity interval training that includes burpees or pushups.
Six Weeks Post-Procedure
Generally, Dr. Camberos will clear you between four and six weeks to resume most activity, including swimming and lifting weights.
However, he may recommend you wait a bit longer to hit the gym if you plan on doing strenuous workouts or intensive strength training.
Again, even if your Dr. Camberos clears you, it’s important to listen to your body and go at your comfort level. If you feel pain or heaviness around your breasts, hold off or discuss your concerns with him.
Consultation for Breast Augmentation
If you are considering having breast augmentation, schedule an online consultation with our Dr. Rafael Camberos today. He’s helped countless women reach their goals and feel more confident in their looks and figure.
