How long after a breast augmentation can I start running again?

Thank you for your question. You definitely want to follow your own surgeon's post-op activity instructions. This is a general guide I give to my patients:
1) No heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 6 weeks.
2) Resume walking at a leisurely pace right after surgery (e.g. 2 mph)
3) At 2 weeks, you can walk 2 miles at 2mph
4) At 3 weeks, you can walk 3 miles at 3mph
5) At 4 weeks, you can walk 4 miles at 4mph
6) At 5 weeks, you can jog 5 miles at 5mph
7) At 6 weeks, you can resume all activities, but listen to your body and use discomfort or tightness as a guide so you don't over do it.

I am asked this question all the time, but there isn't any scientific data to support an exact answer.  That being said, I typically suggest to my patients that they resume running 4-6 weeks after breast augmentation.  Many will wear two sports bras initially.  Start with shorter distances and see how you feel.  Of course, you need to discuss this with your surgeon to get his or her recommendations. Best of luck. 

Thanks for your question. With an uncomplicated and straight forward augmentation I usually say 3-4 weeks with a good sports bra. Check with your surgeon though because there are exceptions. Best of Luck!

Thanks for your inquiry.  If you were my patient I would let you start running at four weeks if everything has healed as planned.  Please discuss with  your doctor if your result is capable of taking the impact of running.  Good Luck. 

In your specific case this is only a question that can be answered by your own surgeon. In my practice patients are seen one month postoperatively and if there are no problems they are permitted to return to full athletic activity assisted by a strong support athletic bra.