This results in firmness and can lead to draining of liquefied fat. Discuss these potential problems with your surgeon if you need to. Care of Your New Breasts Women will be counseled by their surgeons as to what restrictions are appropriate after breast reconstruction. Walking and other non-impact aerobic exercise is to be encouraged. Sexual activity should not be restricted as long as care and gentleness are used in the early post-operative period.
Swimming is good exercise after surgery as long as it is done without too much vigor.
Sun exposure should be avoided so as to allow the scars to mature without hyperpigmentation. This can be accomplished with full-coverage bathing suits or with sunblock. Sunblock should protect against UVA and UVB ultraviolet radiation and needs to be applied 20 minutes before going out in the sun. Beyond avoidance of solar radiation, scars can be helped along as they mature with massage and moisturization. Vitamin E, lanolin, and aloe vera are all excellent conditioners for maturing scars.