When getting work done on the breasts, it can feel a little strange afterward. No matter the reason for the breastwork, it’s always important to know your body’s limitations. Yes, it will feel odd at first, but it shouldn’t take a super long time to get you back to where you were before the changes. Inquiring about exercising after breastwork is pretty common. Therefore, below, there is some basic information on exercising habits and limitations to consider when getting breastwork completed.
Begin Walking Right Away
When you have work done on your breasts, depending on the type of work, there could be a small risk for blood clots. No need to panic, adding in simple walking, nothing rigorous, will help keep circulation and blood flow moving in order to prevent this issue. You may be sore after your breastwork, but it’s important that every couple of hours, you’re at least walking around the room to keep your circulation at a proper rate. It’s important to not push it at this point, keep things very mild.
When to Begin Exercising
After two weeks, it should be safe to begin walking on a treadmill. You can do a faster pace, just don’t try to jog or run, keep the bouncing and bobbing to a minimum. After a month, normal cardio and exercise are perfectly fine. The only thing that’s still a no-no is lifting weights or heavy lifting in general (this means kids, boxes, etc.).
Give it Six Weeks
For pretty much any breastwork procedure, after about six weeks, patients should be just fine to resume all exercise. The only type of exercises that should be avoided are exercises such as pushups and other similar exercises. This is because it puts awkward pressure on the breast and could cause it to change position over time. This is due to the effect on the muscle that breastwork can have.
Listen To Your Body
Nobody knows your body as well as you do. Even if you’re following guidelines and doing well, you may have to adjust these basic guidelines to suit your body the best. If you do an exercise that causes swelling, discomfort, pain, etc. steer clear of it. If you’re still around six weeks or less from when you had the work completed, you may need more time to heal. Put that specific exercise on the back burner and try it again in a couple of weeks. No need to stop exercising altogether, just be aware of certain moves that may not be a good match for you and your body.
As always, if you have any issues arise or you’re just unsure, never hesitate to ask your plastic surgeon. They are more than happy to answer any questions in order to guide you through a smooth recovery process.
