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How long after breast reduction surgery can you have sex?

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February 27th, 2017

Judge by How Well Your Body Has Healed

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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.

Learn more: http://www.jrcs.com/plastic-surgery/breast-reduction.cfm

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS


Long Island Plastic Surgeon
4.4 out of 5 stars 25 reviews

December 11th, 2016

Lipo-lift, breast lift, breast reduction, mastopexy, benelli, augmentation mastopexy

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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

Learn more: http://www.beverlyhillsbreastandbodyinstitute.com/breast-reduction-los-angeles/

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS
December 5th, 2016

Sex after breast reduction

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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.

Learn more: http://www.enhanceyourimage.com/procedures/breast-reduction.cfm

Francisco Canales, MD

Francisco Canales, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 35 reviews

December 1st, 2016

Sex After Breast Reduction

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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 Krochmal

MAE Plastic Surgery

Northbrook, IL

Daniel Krochmal, MD
Chicago General Surgeon

December 1st, 2016

Breast reduction recovery

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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.

Paul J. Leahy, MD

Paul J. Leahy, MD
Leawood Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 8 reviews

November 30th, 2016

How long after breast reduction surgery can you have sex?

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 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. 

Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Procedure_mommyMakeover.htm

Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS

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