Breast Lift Recovery Exercises

While recovering after your breast lift, your doctor may have instructed you to mostly lie around the house and avoid lifting heavy objects. This may seem all fine and dandy for the first couple of days, but there are only so many soap operas you can handle during the middle of the day. Lying on the couch all day can be downright exhausting. There are a number of exercises you can do while recovering that will help ensure you keep the blood flowing to the areas that are healing and help you feel better overall.

The most important thing to keep in mind before starting any exercise program after surgery is not to overdo it. Be sure to talk to your doctor about exercises you are planning to do and find out if they are right for you and right for your particular situation. Your doctor will be able to suggest alternate exercises if the ones below are not suitable for your post operative recovery. These exercises will help you with increase mobility and motility after surgery.

Next, make sure to stop any exercise if it is making the area hurt or begin to swell. Even cosmetic surgery procedures are invasive and often require multiple incisions that need to heal. Don't overdo it. Take your time and go slow. Doing a little more each day is a great way to improve strength and increase mobility. As with everything, discuss any concerns you have with your doctor before starting or continuing an exercise regimen.

Lastly, here are a few small tips to consider while exercising after your breast lift. Wear loose fitting clothing that makes it easy to move your arms and shoulders. Use both arms for regular every day activities such as brushing your hair or brushing your teeth. Lifting light items such as utensils or the remote control is okay. After all, you want to be able to change the channel from that soap opera.

Here are a few examples of exercises that can help you improve mobility and strength after breast lift surgery. Shoulder shrugs involve lifting your shoulders toward your ears and shoulder rolls involve rotating the ball of your shoulder around in its socket to increase mobility. Hold a small can of soup in each hand while you do these exercises. You can also reach overhead or walk your hands up the wall slowly as your incisions heal and your arm feels better. Make small circles with your elbow that get larger. Each of these will help you feel better after surgery.