How many pounds can you lift during 1 week post op?

Thank you for your question! For my patients having a breast augmentation, I recommend they do not lift over 10 lbs for the first 6 weeks post surgery. I also recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Thank you for your question.  You will likely get different recommendations from different surgeons, but I generally recommend the following:  no cardio for 3 weeks, no heavy lifting (>10-15 lbs) for 6 weeks, and no chest/pectoral exercises (push ups, planks, etc) for 8 weeks.  Always best to check with your surgeon for their specific recommendation.  Good luck. 

Thank you for your recent question and congrats on your recent surgery!  I have a 10 lb weight restriction for 3 weeks with my patients. I also have them up and moving around to prevent blood clots.  Each and everyday will get better.  Best of luck! 

Thank you for your questions.  Each surgeon will have their own post surgical protocol to follow.  Typically I tell my patients no heavy lifting over 10lbs for the first month and no exercising as well for one month. Enjoyable walking is typically okay as long as you are not carrying any weights and going up hill a lot.   I would suggest following your surgeons recommendations and taking it from there. 

I caution my patients not to lift over 10 pounds during the first six weeks.  Your best advice will come from the PS who performed your breast augmentation as he/she knows the extent of the surgery and how you are healing.  And his/her post-operative protocol may vary from mine.

Always important to follow your surgeon's protocol. Protocols vary from surgeon to surgeon based upon their experience. I allow my patients to pick up their babies or toddlers as early as the 3rd day after surgery to transfer them from high chair, car seat, or crib. All of my patients who needed to do this had no complications.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Dear browneyedgirl96,I tell my patients not to lift anything more than 8lbs for at least two weeks. The majority of breast augmentation patients need one week of downtime. Depending on the work environment (heavy lifting, etc) more time off may be necessary. Patients are encouraged to walk immediately after surgery to avoid blood clots in the legs. I suggest that you follow your plastic surgeon’s post-operative instructions, especially on the level of activity that you can do and your scheduled follow up checkups, for faster and recovery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question.  Every surgery and patient is different, but generally we say no lifting greater than a gallon of milk.  Having said that, it is really important to follow the post-operative instructions as they are meant to give you the best result (and least complications) possible. I highly recommend being in open communication with your plastic surgeon as they know the specifics and concerns with your particular surgery.

Best wishes!

Dear browneyedgilr96,
Thank you for your question. I would advise you to follow your plastic surgeon's post surgery advice and to go back and check with them if you are not sure or have questions. We (plastic surgeons) all have our individual post surgery protocols that work for us, the type of breast surgery that we perform and for our patient groups. Your own plastic surgeon is much better informed about your individual situation and surgery than any online surgeon who was not involved in your surgery and has not seen you.
Good luck with your recovery!
Best wishes,

The best doctor to advise you on activity restrictions, is the surgeon who performed your surgery. In my practice, I advise patients not to lift, push or pull anything heavier than a gallon of milk. Going on little walks and other similar activities should be limited in the first week after surgery and then I advise my patients to gradually increase their activities based on their healing. If the best results are what you desire, it is important to follow your surgeon’s recommendations and to check in with their office prior to advancing activities.