Bear hug after boob job 4 days ago. When can I receive hugs from my family and friends?

Hello,Thank you very much for sharing your concern with us and congratulations on your breast augmentation procedure.

 Patients who have undergone a BA operation are advised not to lift anything greater than 15 pounds during the first 4 weeks. Even though we suggest patients to start their moderate activity right after the procedure, you will need to pay attention to motions such as raising your arms up during the first days since they might have a negative effect on your incision wounds and general recovery.. Hugs from family at this early stage of recovery are acceptable for as long as you dont go for those tight bear hugs. An exaggerated pressure over the operated area may cause you more pain and also interfere with the right placement of your implants. A few gentle hugs are not going to damage your BA results.

In any case, I would recommend you reaching out to your operating surgeon for a proper advice related to the specific case .

Best regards,

Ozge Egun M.D

Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Thank you for your question.  Hugging is allowed but of course, you will not be up for a super tight bear hug due to soreness following your procedure.  Post operative instructions do vary from one plastic surgeon to another.  I do advise my patients not to lift anything greater than 15 pounds for 4 weeks.  Best of luck.

While other plastic surgeons may feel differently, I can't imagine a hug being any more pressure than the massage protocols that some plastic surgeons recommend after submuscular placement of breast implants. Therefore, as long as it doesn't hurt, I would think in a week or two you should be fine. Your plastic surgeon may feel differently. Congratulations on your surgery