A member asked:

Is it safe to exercise with breast implants?

18 doctors weighed in across 9 answers

Yes: I generally have my patients wait at least four weeks before restarting exercise after augmentation. After 6 weeks, I have no restrictions on their activity.

Answered 4/16/2015

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Exercise and Implant: Yes it is safe to exercise with breast implants. Generally you are asked to avoid strenuous activity for 6 weeks after surgery, but after that you are free to return to normal activities.

Answered 9/2/2013

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Dr. Dennis Dass answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Absolutely: I recommend that you resume exercise 6 weeks after breast augmentation surgery and wear a sports bra when running. http://www.dassmd.com/breast-augmentation/index.html.

Answered 4/1/2019

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Yes.: Most patients are able to return to “full activity” several weeks after breast augmentation surgery. There are some exercises, such as push-ups, bench press etc. Which may be best delayed for several months. Best wishes.

Answered 3/19/2013

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Of course : Surgeons will vary in their recommendations and there willbe some difference based in tech issues and implant location. Typically many exercises are permitted by 3 weeks with unrestricted activity by 3 months. However under the muscle implants may be distorted by certain exercises and you may want to avoid these. For a description, see the video below: http://youtu.Be/ukljd3dqk3u.

Answered 3/30/2013

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Definitely: If your implants are behind the muscle you may or may not notice a small decrease in the strength of your pec muscles. Unless you are a competitive bodybuilder this should not be an issue.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Please Do!: Normal exercise is unlikely to cause any problems with breast implants.

Answered 5/18/2013

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Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Abolutely: Just as soon as your plastic surgeon gives you the green light following your best augmentation surgery you are good to go. Best wishes!

Answered 8/29/2016

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Yes: Breast implants have been implanted in millions of women worldwide including professional athletes with no loss of muscle strength. Implants placed underneath the muscle layer may require a longer period of protracted chest wall exercise than implants placed above the muscle, but in general once healing is complete implants should not interfere with your activities.

Answered 8/29/2016

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