When it is safe to go swimming after a breast lift with augmentation?

HI DA,  I usually tell my patients not to go into a public pool, hot tub, lake or ocean for at least 3 weeks. If there any opening at all along the incision line, the time is longer due to the bacteria present in water in gym pools and shower heads.Hope this helps. Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers

As long as all wounds have completed healed you will be able to go swimming after 4 weeks post surgery.   Please consult with your plastic surgeon and follow their recommendations. 

Thank you for the question.
Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to guide you in regards to activity resumption after tummy tuck surgery. From the healing standpoint most patients are able to swim again starting 3 to 6 weeks after surgery. You will want all incision lines to be completely healed.  You will also want to be mostly pain-free and free from concern such as muscle spasm.
From the safety standpoint, much of the timing of returning to swimming will depend on exactly what you mean by “swimming”. For some people this means wading knee-high in shallow water;  for some people it may means swimming  long distances in choppy water.  For this reason, return to activities should be individualized and gradual.
In other words, start slow and "listen to your body" as you gradually progress in intensity/duration of exercise. Best wishes.