How Long Until I Can Drive Long Distances (1 Hour) After Breast Augmentation?

This is a great question that I wish more patients would ask! I agree with the other doctors that you want to wait until you are off the pain medications (narcotic prescriptions) before you drive any distance, as they can impair your abilities to respond quickly and with good judgment. Once you stop taking any pain medications you should be able to return to driving as long as you can comfortably lift your arms as high as the top of the steering wheel without difficulty or pain, open and close the drivers door, and other activities you normally encounter while driving. Do a practice in your driveway to make sure you feel comfortable. Also plan enough time for travel on the day of your post op visit so you can stop if you feel tired or are having difficulty during your long drive. By taking these precautions you should do well.

You may well be able to drive an hour after a week, but you should play it safe and have someone drive you at one week.  At two weeks, you will be able to drive yourself.  When I have patients that live that far away, I try to minimize the number of post op visits in any way which is practical.  You should discuss this with your surgeon.  Maybe you could be seen back only once, say in about ten days.