Is Attending an Event 2 Days After Breast Augmentation Feasible?

You'll probably not be up to a social event so soon after surgery. However, if you're sitting for most of the time and do not have to exert any physical force (i.e. firm hugging) then it may be okay. Of course the best person to ask is your surgeon. I normally recommend that patients begin their regular exercise routine at 3 weeks and upper body training at 6 weeks.  

Thank you for the question!

 

In the immediate post-op period following a breast augmentation, you may have muscle pain or complications from anesthesia such as nausea.  Pain medication, antibitoics and muscle relaxors also have side effects.  You will not have any problems walking short distances or sitting but you may be very sensitive to being squeezed.  It usually takes a patient about 1 month to get back to normal after a breast augmentation.  I do not recommend exercise for about 1 month.

 

Best of Luck,

 

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

For most patients attending a social activity 2 days after breast surgery is premature; however, let your body be the guide. Don't push it if your body is requiring more rest. 3-4 weeks after surgery you can generally resume light exercise, but your surgeon will guide you what that means in your case. 

I personally think that going out 2 days after surgery to asocial event is not a great idea.  I think that you will be uncomfortable and tired.  It is better to take it easy for several days before going back to every day activities.

Two days after a breast aug, I doubt that you will feel up to attending an important social event.  I usually tell my patients that the first three days are the worst -- the day after surgery is usually worse than the day of surgery.  Once the swelling starts to decrease, and you start to become more active, you will start to feel better; but I think that two days might be a little early.

 

In terms of the longer recovery, expect to feel uncomfortable when you are able to start working out/exercising.  It will take your body time to become accustomed to the implants -- initially you may feel awkward or feel as if they are not a part of your body.  So while yes, you will be able to exercise after 3 weeks, you may not feel "completely normal" till later.  Good luck!