Caring for Infants After Breast Augmentation

This is a valid and often asked quesiton. In most instance after four days you should be fully capable of caring for your child with the exception of lifting. Some patients tend to be emotional while under pain medication and you may want to have emotional support during this support.  Weight restrictions vary by surgeon. I advise my patients to wait about 2 weeks.

This is a very common question because your 6 month old isn't walking yet and needs to be picked up and carried wherever you go. I ask my patients to not lift more than 10 pound for up to 6 weeks after surgery. I do realize that you have to live your life to include caring for your baby so the next important aspect of recovery is using good body mechanics. After a week or so, all things considered, you can carry your babby but hold them close to your body as compared to using just your arm and chest muscles. In the early recovery you can sit in a chair and have someone place your baby in your arms as well. Lastly, make sure you share with your plastic surgeon if you have any nipple discharge from breast feeding if you did. You want to allow adequate time for your breast milk to dry up before surgery and it is possble it could increase a bit with implant massage after surgery if your plastic surgeon instructs you to. Best of luck.
Dr Edwards