5 Exercise Rules to Follow After Breast Surgery

This rule applies to all breast surgeries and is the most immediate thing you can and should do. “These operations come with a risk of developing a blood clot, and walking around as soon as possible, starting the day of surgery, can help mitigate this risk,” explains Dr. Melissa Doft, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City. Walking for 10 minutes, four times per day, is an absolute must for the first week post-surgery, she says.

Originally appeared in article 5 Exercise Rules to Follow After Breast Surgery at RealSelf

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