I'm planning on scheduling my BA in December. I have 2 small children, 3.5 and almost 2, my son weighing close to 40lbs.. My fiancé works internationally for 1-2 months at a time. We're trying to work around his schedule. How much time should I avoid lifting my children and try to have him home for? I know the longer I go without lifting the better but with his job it's just not possible to have him take offfor 6+ weeks. At what point would I be safe to do some moderate lifting?
October 18, 2014
Answer: I recommend patients to limit their physical activity after a breast augmentation I recommend patients to limit their physical activity after a breast augmentation in order to ensure that they are able to heal properly. Vigorous activity can lead to bleeding, abnormal scaring, displacement of implants out of their ideal placement. Generally, you want to avoid any heavy lifting (<5lb) or jumping/running. Some surgeons allow more weight. The point is, you don't want to be flexing your pectoral muscles (if under the muscle) to a point where the muscle flexion can push the implants out of position.
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October 18, 2014
Answer: I recommend patients to limit their physical activity after a breast augmentation I recommend patients to limit their physical activity after a breast augmentation in order to ensure that they are able to heal properly. Vigorous activity can lead to bleeding, abnormal scaring, displacement of implants out of their ideal placement. Generally, you want to avoid any heavy lifting (<5lb) or jumping/running. Some surgeons allow more weight. The point is, you don't want to be flexing your pectoral muscles (if under the muscle) to a point where the muscle flexion can push the implants out of position.
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October 17, 2014
Answer: Weight restrictions after breast augmentation. Timing to return to specific types of lifting or exercise will vary from one patient to another. Best to check with your plastic surgeon for specific advice. Generally, I suggest patients gradually ease back into the strenuous aerobic exercise 4 to 6 weeks postoperatively, assuming that they are doing well and there have been no complications. Lower body exercise can generally be resumed 2 weeks postoperatively. Use common sense, listen to your body, and gradually resume previous activity. In my practice, I ask patients to avoid contact and strenuous exercise involving the pectoralis major muscles ( such as push-ups, bench press, burpees, dancing on a pole…) for at least 3-6 months. Best wishes.
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October 17, 2014
Answer: Weight restrictions after breast augmentation. Timing to return to specific types of lifting or exercise will vary from one patient to another. Best to check with your plastic surgeon for specific advice. Generally, I suggest patients gradually ease back into the strenuous aerobic exercise 4 to 6 weeks postoperatively, assuming that they are doing well and there have been no complications. Lower body exercise can generally be resumed 2 weeks postoperatively. Use common sense, listen to your body, and gradually resume previous activity. In my practice, I ask patients to avoid contact and strenuous exercise involving the pectoralis major muscles ( such as push-ups, bench press, burpees, dancing on a pole…) for at least 3-6 months. Best wishes.
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