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How Long Before I Can Lift my Toddler After Breast Augmentation?

I am planning a breast augmentation in about a month and am worried about lifting my two small children. I have a one year old and a 3 year old, weighing from 25 lbs to 35 lbs. When is safe to lift them...and if I have to, is there a way to lift them and minimize any possible damage?

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Lifting restrictions (baby or toddler) after breast implant augmentation

All surgeons may have different recommendations depending on the over or over muscle placement. Your best bet is to ask your surgeon but I generally advise a minimum of 2 weeks with good body mechanics when lifting.

Lifting children

There are no scientific studies saying when to start. Howwver, I tell my patients taht I prefer that they avoid running, jogging, etc for about 3 weeks, and heavy phsycial labor like weight lifting for 6 weeks. Mothers with small children, I tell them it is best not to lift them from a crib for at least that time but if the child rolls onto them or climbs into their arms it is probably ok at 3 weeks.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Lifting after breast augmentation

Here's how to understand the answer to this question. It's a bit like you had a different type of implant like a hip implant and you want to know when you can stress it. The answer is the procedure has to be done properly and then it has to heal properly before you should risk stressing it. Bleeding after surgery is only one potential problem caused by straining or stressing the area before it's healed. In general it takes about 10 days to heal around a... more

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How long should i wait after breast agumentation before lifting?

Great and important question! It is CRITICAL you avoid any lifting or rapid arm movements (such as vacuum cleaning,etc.) at least for 2 weeks after surgery. This is to avoid the risk of bleeding (which will usually result in a sub-optimal result) and muscle spasm. I am on the conservative side and recommend 4 weeks, but I think all surgeons agree on the 2 week minimum. I am sure your toddler is very cute but do not be tempted!

Lifting after breast augmentation

After any surgery, it is important to minimize your risk of a bleeding complication. Avoiding lifting for at least 2 weeks after breast augmentation is usually recommended for a smooth recovery. If the implants are placed under the muscle, heavy lifting (for example, your 25lb and 35lb toddlers) should be deferred for 3 weeks or more. Vigorous physical activity should be gradually resumed after this initial period of time.

Lifting after Breast Augmentation

There is no limitation on lifting if the implants are put above the muscle, my preferred method using textured implants. You can lift within hours of surgery. You will just experience some discomfort. If the implants are under the muscle, you should probably wait at least a week. Even then, you will have some moderate discomfort.

Lift my toddler after breast augmentation

You should ALWAYS follow your surgeon's post operative protocols. I recommend 3 weeks to my patients, but you are not my patient so please be careful. From MIAMI DR. B

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