Recovery after breast augmentation is generally well tolerated. You will be maintained in a soft supportive bra. You will be given both pain medication as well as muscle relaxants to help during the immediate recovery period. Most patients return to life as usual after about a week, cardiovascular exercise at 3 weeks after surgery, and can lift weights by 4 weeks. In general you should avoid direct push-up or chest exercises after surgery if your implants were placed under the muscle.