It may take 4 to 6 weeks after breast surgery for Dr. Kleto to clear you to resume a complete exercise regimen. But there is gentle movement that you can do within the first week of your recovery to promote healing.
With the doctor’s go-ahead, which can be dependent on the placement or presence of surgical drains, here are three types of exercise that are beneficial to recent breast surgery patients:
- Routine Self Care: You will be sore, but simply lifting your arms to eat, bath, groom and dress yourself will help decrease any side effects and increase proper mobility.
- Arm Lifts: Lie down with both arms slightly raised by pillows. Then, take turns gently raising each arm, one at a time, above your heart to help increase circulation and decrease swelling.
- Breathe Deep: Slow, deep breathing from your diaphragm, either in a laying or sitting position, will calm your nerves and help your chest regain normal movement.
Just know that these are general guidelines. You should first discuss any post-surgical movement and exercise with Dr. Kleto.
When you need a Board Certified Knoxville Plastic Surgeon to perform a breast augmentation or cosmetic surgery procedure, please contact Dr. Kleto’s office online or by telephone to schedule a consultation: (865) 366-4755 or toll-free at (877) 907-0747.
