Surgery scheduled in less than 3 weeks and I am very anxious to know when I will be able to resume everyday activity. As my life is very active with work and traveling and also having a 3 yr old. I do not slow down very much. I do have an over night out of town trip planned for 4 weeks after surgery...is it presumptuous to believe I will be able to keep these plans?
Answer: Resuming activity after breast augmentation/lifting surgery? Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to returning to specific activities. He/she will know exactly what was done, how you are progressing, and exactly what type of activities you are returning to. Generally speaking, it will be important for you to return to activities in a very gradual/cautious fashion. "Listen to your body" as you do so. You should be able to keep your plans for an overnight trip, depending on exactly how you are progressing and exactly what you are planning during your trip. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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Answer: Resuming activity after breast augmentation/lifting surgery? Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to returning to specific activities. He/she will know exactly what was done, how you are progressing, and exactly what type of activities you are returning to. Generally speaking, it will be important for you to return to activities in a very gradual/cautious fashion. "Listen to your body" as you do so. You should be able to keep your plans for an overnight trip, depending on exactly how you are progressing and exactly what you are planning during your trip. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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August 31, 2016
Answer: Postoperative Restrictions After a Breast Augmentation and Lift You will likely be okay to proceed with an overnight trip 4 weeks after your surgery, assuming that you are not planning on doing anything physically strenuous. To be safe, I would run this by your surgeon. In general, I recommend 2 weeks of nothing strenuous from an exercise standpoint (nothing that will get your heart rate and blood pressure elevated) and a full 6 weeks of no heavy weight lifting (less than 15 pounds). Driving doesn't really fall under the strenuous category, but you should not operate machinery while you are on pain medications or just after an anesthetic. Sex falls into the strenuous category of activities. Work - it depends upon what you do. Best of luck!
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August 31, 2016
Answer: Postoperative Restrictions After a Breast Augmentation and Lift You will likely be okay to proceed with an overnight trip 4 weeks after your surgery, assuming that you are not planning on doing anything physically strenuous. To be safe, I would run this by your surgeon. In general, I recommend 2 weeks of nothing strenuous from an exercise standpoint (nothing that will get your heart rate and blood pressure elevated) and a full 6 weeks of no heavy weight lifting (less than 15 pounds). Driving doesn't really fall under the strenuous category, but you should not operate machinery while you are on pain medications or just after an anesthetic. Sex falls into the strenuous category of activities. Work - it depends upon what you do. Best of luck!
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August 30, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift / Breast Augmentation/ Breast Implants/ Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants I appreciate your question.
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August 30, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift / Breast Augmentation/ Breast Implants/ Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants I appreciate your question.
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Answer: Returning to Your Daily Routine While each board-certified plastic surgeon has their own post-op recovery recommendations, during my nearly 30 years of experience, I tell my patients that on average they will fully recover 6 weeks after their breast augmentation. During this 6-week healing process, any strenuous impact on the chest muscles should be avoided. Patients normally feel able to return to week about 7-10 after their surgery. It is best to ease into your daily routine slowly, but a vacation one-month post surgery should be suitable. Be sure to discuss your recovery post-op with your board-certified surgeon for a personalized recommendation based on your active lifestyle.
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Answer: Returning to Your Daily Routine While each board-certified plastic surgeon has their own post-op recovery recommendations, during my nearly 30 years of experience, I tell my patients that on average they will fully recover 6 weeks after their breast augmentation. During this 6-week healing process, any strenuous impact on the chest muscles should be avoided. Patients normally feel able to return to week about 7-10 after their surgery. It is best to ease into your daily routine slowly, but a vacation one-month post surgery should be suitable. Be sure to discuss your recovery post-op with your board-certified surgeon for a personalized recommendation based on your active lifestyle.
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August 30, 2016
Answer: Activity after lift with implants Thank you for your question. Your surgeon should have gone over return to activity instructions with you during your consultation. Most women are off of pain medication three to five days following surgery. I allow my patients to shower 24 hours after the procedure. I restrict activity to nothing strenuous and no heavy lifting for 4 weeks after surgery. Heavy lifting is considered anything more than 10 to 15 pounds. Each surgeon has slightly different post-operative recommendations. I suggest you speak directly with your surgeon about do's and don'ts following your procedure. Hope this helps.
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August 30, 2016
Answer: Activity after lift with implants Thank you for your question. Your surgeon should have gone over return to activity instructions with you during your consultation. Most women are off of pain medication three to five days following surgery. I allow my patients to shower 24 hours after the procedure. I restrict activity to nothing strenuous and no heavy lifting for 4 weeks after surgery. Heavy lifting is considered anything more than 10 to 15 pounds. Each surgeon has slightly different post-operative recommendations. I suggest you speak directly with your surgeon about do's and don'ts following your procedure. Hope this helps.
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