Training Post Breast Augmentation - What to Expect

Training Post Breast Augmentation

Many women find that exercising, toning their bodies and getting fit ultimately leads to a smaller bust size. If you are unhappy with this prospect, you have options: get over it or opt for a breast augmentation procedure. Women who are interested in increasing their bust size without adding any body fat can also opt for the procedure. Though the procedure is quite costly and initially painful, the good news lies in the fact that your exercise routine will only be affected for a period of 2-3 weeks at most. Women who have undergone an implantation procedure are able to run, jump, squat and lift the same as those who haven't. In this article, we will offer up a few tips to help you get back to the gym after your breast augmentation.

Step 1 - Prior to your surgery, speak with your surgeon and discuss your current exercise routine. Pay attention and take notes on the advice provided. Physicians will always differ in their ideas and approach to exercise post procedure. Some are more conservative, while others tend to be more liberal, allowing patients to resume low stress training only a few days into recovery. In many cases, it will depend on the placement of the implant. In instances where the implant is placed underneath the muscle, most patients will be able to resume the majority of isolated extremity exercises, including leg presses, seated rows, leg extensions, hamstring curls and adductor machines. Take a break from the bench presses until you receive doctor approval.

Step 2 - Patients can typically begin using treadmills, elliptical machines and stationary biking machines after a period of three weeks. Be aware that excessive aerobic exercise will work to raise blood pressure, potentially cause bleeding and potentially harm the results. Jogging should be safe for most patients after a period of 4-6 weeks, along with running and rope jumping. If you feel your body is trying to tell you something, be sure to listen. Take it slow and work your body into it's new additions gradually. Think of this period as a long term investment and try not to push yourself.

Step 3 - Chest exercises should be avoided for the first 6 weeks of recovery. Some physicians will allow patients to begin weight training other areas with smaller weights after the first couple weeks, gradually moving to the chest area after 6. Be smart about it and increase the weight slowly, starting off light and moving upward.

Step 4 - Be sure to attend all follow up appointments with your surgeon so that your condition can be properly evaluated. If you feel you're ready for more rigorous training, wait it out until you are cleared by your physician. There's no need to ruin a perfectly good result by pushing yourself too hard, too fast. After you've reached the 8-12 week mark, you should be safe to resume your normal exercise regimen.