Lifting Arms After Breast Augmentation.

Thank you for your question. You definitely want to follow your own
surgeon's post-op activity instructions. This is a general guide I give
to my patients as to the recoveryWeek 1) Discomfort level
progressively decreases with each day. Swelling decreases a great deal
after one week. Most people return to work in some capacity. Driving
is feasible if you are not on narcotics.Week 2) Unlikely to need
any narcotic support except maybe at night. Swelling continues to
improve compared to week 1. You can start breast massage and slowly
increasing your range of motion.Weeks 3-6) May need tylenol or
ibuprofen for intermittent discomfort. Swelling completely resolved.
You should steadily regain your range of motion. May need additional few
months for implants to settle into their final position. As far as activity, here is a safe guide:1) No heavy lifting or strenous activity for 6 weeks.2) Resume walking at a leisurely pace right after surgery (e.g. 2 mph)3) At 2 weeks, you can walk 2 miles at 2mph4) At 3 weeks, you can walk 3 miles at 3mph5) At 4 weeks, you can walk 4 miles at 4mph6) At 5 weeks, you can jog 5 miles at 5mph7)
At 6 weeks, you can resume all activities, but listen to your body and
use discomfort or tightness as a guide so you don't over do it.So
in summary starting to raise your arms above the head to help do your hair, etc, should not be a problem after the first week.  I would also avoid the heavy lifting until you
are in your 6th week.

Thank you for your question! It is always best to follow the post op care advice of your chosen surgeon as each surgeon has their own specific unique post op instruction protocols. I recommend my patients who undergo breast augmentation to avoid lifting their arms above their head for two weeks to allow the incisions to heal. I ask my patients to avoid heavy lifting and limit physical activity for a full 6 weeks. Best of luck. 

Thank you for your question! The "rapid recovery" breast augmentation is a newer philosophy with many surgeons to expedite activity and expedite recovery following the breast augmentation procedure. In my practice, utilizing the fast track technique after breast augmentations, women are readily able and doing most things virtually immediately after this procedure. It is the similar techniques as described and is really gaining popularity. She is even recommended to go out for dinner that evening. Pain is minimal and you will likely be on a scheduled antiinflammatory regimen/pain control along with early exercises/range of motion techniques immediately. However, follow your surgeon's instructions for postoperative care and restrictions, but it is common for most women to resume many of the preoperative activities and duties within a week. I typically restrict heavy lifting >20# and vigorous exercise for approximately 4-6 weeks.  Range of motion exercises is encouraged after the procedure. Swelling and settling of the implant typically occurs over a 6-12 week period along with placement in a compression-type bra for the same time period, while your incisions commonly resolve to its final appearance in up to a year. Hope that this helps! Best wishes for a great result!