Undergoing breast augmentation can significantly improve your self-image and confidence, so it is crucial to follow your postoperative care instructions carefully to ensure a comfortable recovery. Allowing adequate time for your body to heal is essential because resuming a typical fitness routine too early can jeopardize your surgical outcome and result in dissatisfying breasts. Recovery from breast augmentation differ slightly for every patient, but below are some general workout guidelines for patients to follow.

The First Two Days

For the first 48 hours following most surgeries, it is best to relax, get plenty of sleep, and hydrate your body. Have a family member or loved one take care of daily responsibilities and lifting during this time so you can rest and regain your energy.

The First Two Weeks

Your body requires time to heal and adjust to the new contours, so avoid rushing your recuperation. Patients are advised to gradually increase their activities as they feel better and their energy improves, which can take one or two weeks for most patients. Light cardio exercises, such as gently walking around the house and ramping up to walking around your neighborhood or on exercise equipment is recommended after two weeks. Bicycles should be avoided until after two or three weeks, and fitness routines should remain mindful, slow, and easy. Your goal should be to keep your heart rate low while gaining more movement. Individual fitness levels will determine what specific workout routines are best for you. Any lifting over 10 pounds or pushing, pulling, jumping, running, or strain on the chest and back is not advised. Your surgeon may encourage light exercise that incorporates the lower body, such as leg exercises, and then some core targeting techniques to strengthen your midsection.

The First Four Weeks

Your main concern regarding exercising after breast augmentation is overexerting the chest muscles. Whether your implants are placed above or below the muscles, it takes time to heal before any stress can be placed on them. As the scar tissue (or capsule) forms around implants, the goal is to achieve a concealed internal scar that doesn’t cause noticeable ripples. Any strenuous activities performed before four weeks of recovery can result in undesirable healing. After four weeks, it is safe to begin lifting over 10 pounds, pulling, pushing, and other strain-related activities. Having a physical examination prior to adding a strenuous exercise regimen is the safest method of approaching physical exertion during your recovery period.

After the First Month

Most patients will regain their full strength at this point and can introduce any exercise they wish. The important thing is to listen to your body and follow what your surgeon advises, to ensure a safe and comfortable recovery.

To learn more about breast augmentation and recovery, schedule your consultation today by calling our San Juan Capistrano office at (949) 661-1700, our Newport Beach office at (949) 722-6603, our Corona office at (951) 737-3236, our Encinitas office at (760) 633-3003 or by filling out our online contact form.

When you invest in breast augmentation, there are many options available to achieve your desired results. You may choose from various sizes, shapes, textures, and materials which can be recommended after your consultation with your surgeon. Once you’ve determined which implant option will work best for you, it is also important to know what warranties are offered for that specific implant. Almost all implants now provide a warranty, but what does each coverage include? This blog will help educate you on the warranty details of popular implant manufacturers to help you make an informed decision regarding your breast implants.

For existing Aestheticare patients, there is never a surgeon’s fee for breast implant replacement if your implants were originally placed by an Aestheticare surgeon after June 1987. The only fees you will have to pay will be for the operating room, anesthesia, and laboratory tests. Some of these charges may even be covered by Allergan’s manufacturer warranty described below.

Allergan Natrelle®

The Allergan Natrelle® gel implants come with breast implant replacement for capsular contracture, coverage for primary and revision surgeries if capsular contracture or a rupture occurs, and selection of any style and size implants for replacement as a part of their ConfidencePlus® lifetime warranty. This policy also includes surgery cost assistance for a rupture up to $3,500 for 10 years. If you select saline breast implants, there is an option to purchase additional coverage for $200 that will cover the cost of replacement in the event of deflation, but not capsular contracture, which can cover up to $2,400 for 10 years. Allergan and most other companies do not cover implant replacement from another manufacturer.

Scheduling Your Consultation

AesthetiCare Cosmetic Surgery Institute has four convenient locations throughout Southern California to help serve our patients. Our team of aesthetic surgeons offers many options for breast augmentation to help every patient achieve their desired results. Being aware of the manufacturing company warranties can help ease concerns and promote confidence in your breast procedure choices. Schedule your breast augmentation today to discuss your goals, preferences, and which implant style is best for you.

To learn more about breast augmentation and implant warranty coverage, please call one of our offices today. We can be reached at our San Juan Capistrano location at (949) 661-1700, our Newport Beach location at (949) 722-6603, our Corona location at (951) 737-3236, or our Encinitas location at (760) 633-3003.