Breast Augmentation: Q&A
Ask a QuestionMusic Festival 1 Week After Breast Augmentation - Bad Idea?
Hi; I am getting breast augmentation on a Monday and was gifted tickets to a music festival for the following Fri-Sun. It's a 4 hour drive each way, I will have antibiotics, painkillers, drive up camping ( no lifting ) and showers & first aid booths on my site. I know I can't climb the walls or get wasted... But as long as I keep them clean and dry and don't over exert myself... Can I go??
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vegas7117
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Activity after Breast Augmentation
If you could be absolutely sure that you would not get an infection or start up some bleeding, then go. However, the usual restrictions, no driving for a week, and no exercise for 4 weeks are rendered for a reason. The implants should be thought as forever, but the concert will be available again. A festival over a number of days is a lot more stressful than a 2 hour concert. Also, if you are unwell, then your ride misses the gig to bring you home.
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Music Concert after Breast Aumentation
Of course you can go. The question is - Should you go? You've made a significant financial commitment to improve your appearance and it would be a shame and possibly a big mistake to put yourself somewhere, or in some situation where you could jeopardize your results. Different surgeons will have varying tolerances to what they would recommend but for the most part taking it easy and controlling your environment for about a week makes a lot of sense. Talk to your doctor - since he/she...
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Activities Right After Breast Augmentation
Every plastic surgeon will have their own set of restrictions after surgery. You should discuss the specific restrictions with your plastic surgeon.
That being said, most restrictions right after breast augmentation surgery revolve around strenuous activity and pain medications. You should not drive if taking pain medications but being a passenger in the car is fine. Strenuous activity, especially those that involve your pectoralis muscles should be avoided in the early post operative...
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Breast Augmentation and rapid recovery. vs Recovery that is not that rapid
It is probably not a good idea to go to festival for 2 reasons. First, you may not feel well enough to enjoy yourself that soon after. The pain will be minimal by then, but i think you will get tired very easily, and regret going. Second, it sounds like the environment of camping is not the cleanest for an immediate post op patient. You would not want to do anything that might increase risk of infection. I would schedule surgery the week after the concert.
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Recovery after breast augmentation
Restriction of activity is usually advised for at least 2 weeks after breast augmentation surgery, and spending 4 hours in a car 4 days after surgery to attend a music festival is probably not recommended to help with uneventful healing. You may be careful with your breasts but a crowd of people is most likely not going to be as attentive.
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Activity after beast augmentation
I think it is a very bad idea to go to a music festival one week after surgery. You are not completely healed and you should limit your exertional acitivties.
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Safety first after cosmetic breast augmentation
Generally speaking, if you are thinking it is not a good idea, it probably is not. You have spent a significant amount of money to get the breast augmentation you desire. I would not recommend anything that could sacrifice a great result. I generally recommend that my patients stay within 1 hour driving distance of my office for 1 week in the event that an issue arises. If you are doing well one week after surgery, you have a very low chance of...
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One Week After Breast Augmentation
I'd likely take it easy one week after breast augmentation. Sure, you are feeling great. But excessive activity could affect your recovery. usually, most plastic surgeons recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 3-4 weeks after breast augmentation surgery.
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Can I go to a music festival 1 week after an augmentation?
I would agree that the most important thing to do is to take it easy after surgery (any type of surgery). Although most patients are up and around very quickly, there are some common sense things to do and not to do that your surgeon should discuss with you.
As such, you really need to ask your surgeon!
I hope that helps.
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Mosh pit mania and crowd surfing is a bad idea after breast augmentation
Gentle activity is completely acceptable after breast augmentation. However, be careful and discuss this with your plastic surgeon prior to attending. Alcohol consumption restriction may be advised. Excessive secondary smoke is not good for wound healing.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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