For how long or how far do I have to walk after breast augmentation?

It sounds as if you have rebounded very well from your surgery. We too like to get our patients up and walking the day of surgery and then afterwards. You are certainly walking a sufficient amount with what you report. 

Thank you for your question. You appear to be doing very well on your recovery and seem to be walking enough to help with the healing process. Always make sure to consult with your specific surgeon and follow his/her post-op instructions. Wishing you a speedy recovery

Thank you for your question.  Although post operative instructions do vary from one plastic surgeon to another, my post operative advice is to walk as tolerated and do not lift anything greater than 15 pounds for a full 4 weeks.  Best to follow the specific instructions given to you by your plastic surgeon.  Good luck.

Thank you for an excellent question, and congratulations on your recent surgery.  While every surgeon's postoperative instructions regarding activity will slightly differ, non-strenuous walking after surgery is probably the one activity where most surgeons will agree that the more the better, as long as you don't feel like you are doing too much.  Walking significantly reduces the risks of postoperative medical complications such as blood clots, constipation, and pneumonia, among others.  Most surgeons encourage their patients to walk as soon as possible after surgery, starting on the day of surgery.  As far as how many miles or hours per day, your body will let you know when you are starting to fatigue, so just pay attention to those signs.  It sounds like you are on the right track.  If in doubt, ask your surgeon.  Once again, congratulations!

Dear cio90,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dear Caio90,

You should be walking around the house immediately after surgery so that you do not risk any blood clots forming in your calves, but otherwise there is no benefit to overdoing it.  As a matter of fact, we ask that operative sites remain at rest the first two weeks after any operation so that you do not risk elevating your blood pressure and experiencing a postoperative bleeding incident.  I hope this has been helpful.
Robert D. Wilcox, M.D.

I think you are doing very well walking daily 1/2 mile only 6 days after surgery.  It's important at this stage of healing not to over do it too much.  Make sure to follow your plastic surgeon post-operative instructions for limitations on activity and lifting.  Best wishes. 

It sounds like you are doing great. Don't over do it. I would say a half mile a day within a week of breast augmentation is great. Slowly continue, be sure your surgeon is aware of your activity and don't push it too hard. Happy healing!

Congratulations on your surgery!  It's important to walk around in the early part of recovery and you are certainly meeting criteria!  Check with your surgeon to determine when you can return to other activities and exercise.

Hi and thanks for your question. I think every surgeon has their own post op advise, but it sounds like you are doing enough walking. I advise my patients to walk as much as they want but just not at a pace that is going to raise their blood pressure up and potentially cause a bleed/hematoma. After three weeks, I let them resume most physical exercise with the exception of chest muscles exercises. Best of Luck!