Breast Augmentation: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIm Having Breast Augmentation in on 30th May... How Soon Will I Be Able to Go to the Beach? And Have a Light Swim?
Im Having Breast Augmentation in on 30th May... How Soon Will I Be Able to Go to the Beach? And Have a Light Swim?
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EryDe
in Spain
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Recovery after breast enlargement
If you heal normally , you can go for a gentle swim after ten days. Sun exposure directly to the scar should be avoided until the redness subsides. If there is bruising then you need to avoid sun exposure to prevent skin discoloration.
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Swimming in the ocean after breast augmenation surgery
I would recommend that patients wait at least 4-6 weeks after surgery before going swimming in the ocean. We want to make sure that your incisions are completely healed with no scabs to avoid any risk of infection.
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Post op swimming activities after any type of surgey
Ok, here it is in a nutshell. Do not immerse yourself in any type of water (bathtub, pool, river, ocean, etc) unless your wounds have completely healed. This means, there are no more openings of any kind or drainage of any kind. Otherwise, bacteria will enter and cause a multitude of problems and ultimately delay healing. So, please check with your PS before you decide to do any such activity.
Hope this helps,
Dr. H
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Swimming after a breast augmentation
The basis for all patients is no going into a pool, jacuzzi, or the ocean for at least 3-4 weeks after your breast augmentation. The wound is still healing at this point. However, every patient is different and some may require more healing time after their procedure. I would recommend that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon before doing any sort of swimming. If you swim when the wound hasn't fully healed, you risk developing an infection.
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Activities after Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for the question.
Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to advise you about postoperative activities. This may vary from one patient to another depending on how they do after surgery and whether or not they experience any complications. Receiving advice from online consultants is not a good idea, given that your surgeon is responsible for your care and will be able to give you the best advice.
Best wishes with your upcoming surgery.
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