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It all depends on how you feel. Keep your breasts off limits until you are cleared by your surgeon. In other respects, you can resume sex when you feel up to it physically. Also, remember that some patients experience temporary numbness in the nipples that may last for several months.
I appreciate your question.I perform a liposuction breast lift that removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast I then remove the skin to tighten the breast and create a better shape with nice cleavage. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size. It works very well if there are asymmetries. I can also use the removed fat as a natural breast augmentation by grafting the fat back into the breast to create more projection or into the top to create more cleavage. This procedure can also be combined with an implant if needed or wanted. It should not affect nipple sensation, mammograms, cancer risk or breast-feeding. If you gain or lose weight, the transferred fat can do the same.I think 2 weeks is safe time to get your heart rate up a bit.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon#RealSelf100Surgeon #RealSelfCORESurgeon
At absolute minimum I recommend 2 weeks of no strenuous activity. Beyond that, it is really a discussion between you and your surgeon. A lot depends on how well you are healing. Best wishes.
Thank you for your question, it is a very common one among my patients.In general, I have patients refrain from sex for 3 weeks to allow for adequate healing. However, every patient and surgeon is different. I recommend you ask your surgeon what they believe the safest length of time would be for you.Best,Dr. Dan KrochmalMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL
Thank you for your question. Generally, once all of the incisions have completely healed (3-4 weeks for most patients) and you no longer have pain, then you should be able to resume any activity you wish. If you develop any problems, you may have to refrain for a bit. Your surgeon will give you the best advice since he/she knows your case the best. Hope that helps. Best wishes.
Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to specific instructions in regards to returning to activities. Generally speaking, best to limit strenuous activity for at least 2 weeks after breast reduction surgery, assuming you are doing well and there have been no complications. Care should be taken during the first one to two weeks after surgery not to allow for elevation of heart rate, blood pressure, and/or direct trauma/contact to the chest wall. Again, address your specific questions/concerns to your plastic surgeon, who knows your situation best, and is ultimately responsible for your care. Best wishes.
I appreciate your question. I perform a liposuction breast lift that removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast I then remove the skin to tighten the breast and create a bet...
I allow my patients to shower 48 hours after surgery. I recommend sleeping on your back with slight chest elevation for the first week. Side sleeping is fine after that. It is always best to check with your plastic surgeon for their specific recommendations as...
Yes, your breasts may become smaller if you lose weight after breast reduction surgery. Breast tissue includes fat cells, and they can become smaller as you lose weight, just like fat cells in other areas of the body. What is less easy to predict is exactly what percentage of weight loss will be...