Gangnam Station Breast Augmentation | When to Start Exercising After Surgery, and What Types of Exercise to Avoid?

Gangnam Station Breast Augmentation | When to Start Exercising After Surgery, and What Types of Exercise to Avoid?

Hello. I'm Dr. Kim Ju-won, the head director of Melon Plastic Surgery, your breast specialist.

Did you know that exercise can aid recovery after breast surgery?

Appropriate rehabilitation exercises lead to faster recovery and satisfactory results.

However, excessive exercise can hinder recovery or affect the implants.

‘When can I start exercising after breast augmentation?’‘What exercises are recommended and what should I avoid after breast augmentation?’

Today, I will discuss when to start exercising after breast augmentation surgery, exercise methods for each recovery stage, and types of exercises to be cautious of. I hope today's information helps you achieve a healthy recovery.

Breast Augmentation | Why is Exercise Management Important After Surgery?

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that not only increases volume but also reflects the patient's physical characteristics.

After surgery, a period is needed for the breasts to settle stably. Consistent management and staged exercises for long-term implant stability, maintenance, and overall health are crucial.

However, inappropriate or excessive exercise can hinder recovery and cause problems, so it's important to follow the correct exercise guidelines.

Breast Augmentation | Stage-by-Stage Exercise Methods and Types of Exercise to Avoid

After breast augmentation surgery, it's important to progress exercises in stages, according to your individual recovery speed. You should gradually increase intensity without overexertion, following your medical team's instructions.

‘Can I start exercising immediately after surgery?’‘How should I combine cardio and strength training?’

• 1-2 weeks post-surgery (Early recovery period)

Light walking and lower body stretches are possible, focusing on the lower body to avoid stimulating the chest. Be careful not to let your heart rate rise sharply. All upper body exercises (weights, golf, yoga, Pilates, swimming, playing musical instruments, etc.) that involve significant arm or chest muscle use, as well as strenuous cardio, are strictly prohibited.

• 3 weeks to 1 month post-surgery

Light cardio (brisk walking, indoor cycling) and lower body stretches are possible. Be careful not to strain your chest. Avoid exercises that use chest muscles or involve raising your arms high or moving them excessively.

• 1-3 months post-surgery

Depending on your recovery speed, you may start moderate-intensity cardio such as light jogging or yoga (poses that don't strain the chest), but you must consult with your medical team first.

Bench presses, push-ups, and movements that excessively use the arms, which directly stimulate the chest muscles, should still be avoided. It's best to refrain from strenuous exercise.

• 3 months post-surgery and beyond

This is a period when you can gradually expand your exercise range after confirmation from your medical team. You can slowly increase the intensity. Wearing a sports bra is recommended during strenuous exercise.

It's best to avoid vigorous contact sports that can directly impact or put pressure on the chest, and these types of exercises should be approached with caution long-term.

The stage-by-stage exercise methods may vary depending on your individual recovery status, surgical method, and implant type.

Melon Plastic Surgery | Consistent Care for Satisfactory Breasts

Breast augmentation is completed through consistent care, including exercise after surgery, and regular check-ups.

It is essential to communicate with your medical team to ensure the implants remain stable. If you experience any discomfort or changes, it's best to contact the medical institution immediately.

Melon Plastic Surgery helps with systematic recovery through ‘Safe & Secure Melon Care’.

‘Safe & Secure Melon Care’ is Melon's unique recovery program, which includes medication prescriptions, injections, breast packs, RF high-frequency treatment, and Capsulitis (texture management), tailored to your condition at each stage and continues for up to one year after surgery.

Melon Plastic Surgery | For Your Breasts That Should Shine for a Long Time

Appropriate exercise after breast augmentation is an essential factor in increasing surgical satisfaction and maintaining healthy beauty.

Consistent communication with your medical team and listening to your body's condition to adjust exercise stages are crucial.

This is because when your own efforts are added, the results of the surgery will shine and lead to satisfactory outcomes.

I believe that the vitality gained through healthy movement will fill not only external confidence but also inner satisfaction. I hope you complete your beautiful transformation with consistent care.

Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I start exercising after breast augmentation?

During the initial recovery period of 1-2 weeks after surgery, you can do rehabilitation exercises focused on the lower body that do not stimulate the chest, such as light walking or lower body stretching. Upper body exercises are strictly prohibited.

What types of exercises should I avoid after breast augmentation?

In the early period after surgery, all upper body exercises that involve extensive arm use or chest muscle engagement (weightlifting, golf, yoga, Pilates, swimming, etc.) and strenuous cardio exercises should be avoided. Even after 3 months, vigorous contact sports that can directly impact or put pressure on the chest should be approached with caution.

When can I start cardio exercises after breast augmentation?

Light cardio exercises are possible from 3 weeks to 1 month after surgery. This includes brisk walking or stationary cycling, and care must be taken not to strain the chest. Jogging can be started after consulting with medical staff from 1-3 months post-surgery.

When can I start upper body strength training after breast augmentation?

Exercises that directly stimulate the chest muscles, such as bench presses or push-ups, and movements that involve excessive arm use should be avoided for 1-3 months after surgery. After 3 months, you can gradually expand your exercise range after confirmation from your medical team.

When can I start yoga or Pilates after breast augmentation?

Upper body exercises like yoga or Pilates are strictly prohibited during the initial recovery period of 1-2 weeks after surgery. From 1-3 months, you can try yoga poses that do not strain the chest after consulting with your medical team.