One of the most frequent questions, after breast augmentation is, when can I go back to sports?
The time of resumption of physical and sports activity varies, depending on the characteristics of the intervention and the type of exercise that the patient wants to practice. It is also conditioned by the postoperative evolution of the tissue, and especially by the anatomical placement of implants or breast prostheses. Submuscular implants need more downtime than subfascial and subglandular implants. We must emphasize that the postoperative recommendations differ a lot depending on the plastic surgeon.
Some surgeons, after the intervention, keep the chest bandaged for several days, restricting for two or three weeks, any activity that involves raising the arms above the head. Other surgeons do not sell the breast and allow the woman to raise her arms a few days after the intervention. Since there are different criteria and recommendations about physical exercise after augmentation mammoplasty, we recommend that women follow the guidelines of their plastic surgeon.
POST TREATMENTS MAMMARY SURGERY FOR WOMEN SPORTSMEN
If you are a woman athlete, a correct post-surgery treatment allows you to resume your sporting activity sooner. In addition to achieving a faster recovery, we teach you to correctly stretch the chest to reduce the accumulation of tension after exercise.
When the axilla is used as an access route, adhesions sometimes occur in the scar, or skin cords, which limit the mobility of the shoulder. It is necessary to treat the scar to eliminate this functional limitation.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOME SPORTS DIVING
Women operated on for breast augmentation, can dive without problems. A study realized that although there were small increases in volume in the implants, when air bubbles formed in them; these slight increases in volume do not damage implants or body tissues. The presence of the implants can vary the buoyancy conditions of the diver, a circumstance that may require a small adaptation period.
RUN
To run or practice activities that imply impact against the ground, such as aerobics; In addition to a sports bra, a top must be used to ensure greater support. You will wait at least one month after surgery.
DANCE
The implants can slightly change the center of gravity of the woman. In dances involving turns may require a small period of adaptation. The power to raise the arms, will depend on the approach, it will take longer when the scar is axillary. After a month you can resume the physical activity of the dance.
RACKET SPORTS
You can play tennis, paddle, squash or any racquet or paddle sport after breast augmentation surgery. It will start the month. The breastplate should be stretched before and after. STRETCHES Stretches of the pectoralis major can be performed, starting at two weeks (subglandular prostheses), three weeks (subfascial prostheses) and four weeks (submuscular prostheses). Occasionally, it is beneficial to perform passive or active stretching to reduce tension in the fascia or pectoral muscle.
SWIMMING
Normally you can start swimming from the month. Sometimes the area of the neckline is tight after the surgery, the patient notices it especially when swimming at arm’s length. When there is axillary scar swim to crawl or back can be annoying the first weeks. Some surgeons discourage swimming in public pools until two months because of the risk of scar infection. The scar in the armpit, takes longer to “dry” so you have to wait longer to swim again.GOLF
From the month you can resume the practice of golf.
PILATES / YOGA
Both Pilates and yoga can be done from the month. Caution should be exercised during the first days, with the exercises in which the chest is exercised.
MUSCLE / FITNESS
The placement of submuscular implants may not be suitable for women who practice bodybuilding or musculate the pectoral. It is not recommended for women who have submuscular implants, to exercise too much the breastplate. Musculation of the pectoral could cause the prosthesis to rise, worsening the aesthetic aspect.
For these patients it is better to place the prosthesis in the subfascial or sublandular plane. In this position it is usually possible to resume physical activity relative to the chest in three weeks. With exercises that isolate the pectoral, such as strengthening the biceps can begin at two weeks.
CONTACT SPORTS
Women can practice boxing, karate or other contact sports. The prosthesis can not be damaged by a blow to the chest. Nor can they be displaced.
ELITE SPORTS
Women who perform elite sports, should discuss with their surgeon, the possible repercussions that the operation can have on the high competition sport. Depending on the surgery, there may be force limitations in some movements.
After surgery, a correct recovery treatment is recommended.
