I’m 9 days po and still experiencing a lot of intense pain in my right breast. I recently realized that is the hand I use for my cellphone. I know you are supposed to avoid heavy lifting after surgery so is an iPhone under that category? I have been on my phone a lot lately due to restricted activity during post op period. Could I have been doing damage by using my phone for prolonged periods?? Could this effect my results?
Answer: Lifting after surgery Great question! Using your phone during the post-operative period is fine and shouldn't affect the healing. If you are right hand dominant, sometimes that side is more tender due to use of that arm more as you're healing (opening doors, carrying things, ect). Try using your left hand more with activities and it should ease up. I would definitely let your surgeon be aware and maybe have a followup soon just to check up on things.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Lifting after surgery Great question! Using your phone during the post-operative period is fine and shouldn't affect the healing. If you are right hand dominant, sometimes that side is more tender due to use of that arm more as you're healing (opening doors, carrying things, ect). Try using your left hand more with activities and it should ease up. I would definitely let your surgeon be aware and maybe have a followup soon just to check up on things.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Post op instructions Thank you for your question! The answer is no, it is not necessary to avoid holding your phone post surgery. It is not heavy enough to cause any damage. I recommend that my patients avoid lifting over 10 lbs for the first 6 weeks post op. I also recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Post op instructions Thank you for your question! The answer is no, it is not necessary to avoid holding your phone post surgery. It is not heavy enough to cause any damage. I recommend that my patients avoid lifting over 10 lbs for the first 6 weeks post op. I also recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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May 19, 2019
Answer: 9 Days Post Op Breast Augmentation No heavy lifting refers to about 10 pounds or more, your cell phone should not fall into this category, however, using your dominate hand more may make a difference, try using your left hand for awhile. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Good luck.
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Answer: 9 Days Post Op Breast Augmentation No heavy lifting refers to about 10 pounds or more, your cell phone should not fall into this category, however, using your dominate hand more may make a difference, try using your left hand for awhile. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Good luck.
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May 7, 2019
Answer: Avoid heavy lifting Thank you for your question. Typically I tell patients no heavy lifting for 4 weeks after surgery. I typically consider heavy lifting anything over 5-10 pounds. I wouldn't necessarily consider a cell phone to fall into that category. Your dominant side tends to be a little bit more tender since it tends to be our stronger side. Best of luck to you.
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Answer: Avoid heavy lifting Thank you for your question. Typically I tell patients no heavy lifting for 4 weeks after surgery. I typically consider heavy lifting anything over 5-10 pounds. I wouldn't necessarily consider a cell phone to fall into that category. Your dominant side tends to be a little bit more tender since it tends to be our stronger side. Best of luck to you.
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May 4, 2019
Answer: Should you avoid holding your phone after breast augmentation surgery? Generally using your phone would not fall into the no heavy lifting category, so I wouldn't worry that you've done damage. If it is uncomfortable to use you right arm for it then consider switching it up to your left hand from time to time. When it comes to the "no heavy lifting" restriction we are typically referring to ten pounds or more, however surgeons often have different opinions so it's probably best if you discuss this with your own surgeon.
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Answer: Should you avoid holding your phone after breast augmentation surgery? Generally using your phone would not fall into the no heavy lifting category, so I wouldn't worry that you've done damage. If it is uncomfortable to use you right arm for it then consider switching it up to your left hand from time to time. When it comes to the "no heavy lifting" restriction we are typically referring to ten pounds or more, however surgeons often have different opinions so it's probably best if you discuss this with your own surgeon.
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