I'm having a breast reduction in April ending. I'm going on holidays in mid may. How long does it take to heal from a breast reduction?
Answer: Recovery period After breast reduction, you should be in your house doing nothing for a week. After that you can go back to work. No exercise for 1 month. By 6 weeks most people are able to do cardio and will feel very well. You should be able to go on holiday.
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Answer: Recovery period After breast reduction, you should be in your house doing nothing for a week. After that you can go back to work. No exercise for 1 month. By 6 weeks most people are able to do cardio and will feel very well. You should be able to go on holiday.
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November 9, 2014
Answer: Healing from breast reduction Typically I advise my patients that it takes about 4 to 6 weeks to heal from breast reduction. You're operating surgeon may have a different perspective.
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November 9, 2014
Answer: Healing from breast reduction Typically I advise my patients that it takes about 4 to 6 weeks to heal from breast reduction. You're operating surgeon may have a different perspective.
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November 12, 2014
Answer: Recovery after Breast Reduction Breast reduction patients are some of my happiest ones because they usually feel so much better after their recovery is over. I tell my patients that it takes about 6 weeks to feel back to normal. But after 2-3 weeks, your incisions should be healing well and you will already be feeling better. I recommend staying away from strenuous activity or heavy lifting for 3 weeks. Everyone's surgery is a little unique, everyone's recovery is a little different, and everyone's body heals at a different rate but these are general guidelines that most people fall into. Good luck!
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November 12, 2014
Answer: Recovery after Breast Reduction Breast reduction patients are some of my happiest ones because they usually feel so much better after their recovery is over. I tell my patients that it takes about 6 weeks to feel back to normal. But after 2-3 weeks, your incisions should be healing well and you will already be feeling better. I recommend staying away from strenuous activity or heavy lifting for 3 weeks. Everyone's surgery is a little unique, everyone's recovery is a little different, and everyone's body heals at a different rate but these are general guidelines that most people fall into. Good luck!
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November 11, 2014
Answer: How long does it take to heal from a breast reduction? Congratulations on scheduling a breast reduction procedure! I usually tell my patients to avoid lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk (10 lbs) and to refrain from strenuous activity for three weeks. This includes weight lifting and cardio workouts that will increase your heart rate for a sustained period of time. After the first three weeks you may ease yourself into a workout and increase your weight lifting gradually over an additional two to three weeks. By six weeks after surgery you should be able to resume all normal activities without restrictions. Complete healing after an operation takes six months and your breasts will continue to change in shape during this time. I always advise my patients to wait a full six months before judging their result. Also remember to protect your incisions from exposure to the sun during the first six months after surgery. Early tanning of the incisions may result in permanent darkening of the scars. Enjoy your vacation! Best wishes.
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November 11, 2014
Answer: How long does it take to heal from a breast reduction? Congratulations on scheduling a breast reduction procedure! I usually tell my patients to avoid lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk (10 lbs) and to refrain from strenuous activity for three weeks. This includes weight lifting and cardio workouts that will increase your heart rate for a sustained period of time. After the first three weeks you may ease yourself into a workout and increase your weight lifting gradually over an additional two to three weeks. By six weeks after surgery you should be able to resume all normal activities without restrictions. Complete healing after an operation takes six months and your breasts will continue to change in shape during this time. I always advise my patients to wait a full six months before judging their result. Also remember to protect your incisions from exposure to the sun during the first six months after surgery. Early tanning of the incisions may result in permanent darkening of the scars. Enjoy your vacation! Best wishes.
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November 10, 2014
Answer: How long does it take to heal from breast reduction surgery Most people in my practice are back to normal (restricted) duties two to three weeks after breast reduction (although I do recommend avoiding any upper body excercise or strenuous activity till the 6 week mark), but its important to listen to your own body and seek the advice of your plastic surgeon based on your individual surgery and recovery. Travel plans would depend on your recovery and your destination.
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November 10, 2014
Answer: How long does it take to heal from breast reduction surgery Most people in my practice are back to normal (restricted) duties two to three weeks after breast reduction (although I do recommend avoiding any upper body excercise or strenuous activity till the 6 week mark), but its important to listen to your own body and seek the advice of your plastic surgeon based on your individual surgery and recovery. Travel plans would depend on your recovery and your destination.
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