How soon can you go back to a physical job after breast augmentation, specifically exotic dancing?

Thank you for your question.  It is always best to discuss any questions or concerns with your operating surgeon first, as every surgeon has their own unique set of post operative instructions for their patients.  That being said, we often advise our patients to wait at least three weeks after surgery, before beginning full exercise except chest and shoulder exercises such as bench press, shoulder-press or push-ups. We further advise our patients that they may resume such activities as jogging, aerobics, Stair-master, arm exercises, and leg exercises. If any activity causes pain, please discontinue it. We ask our patients to avoid any activity that is fairly traumatic for three months after your surgery such as water-skiing, snowboarding and diving. If you are undertaking any activity and notice pain in the operated area, please stop immediately.

With kind regards,

Lane F. Smith, M.D.,
F.A.A.C.S., F.A.O.H.N.S., F.A.B.F.P.R.S.

Las Vegas Plastic
Surgeon

Thanks for the question. After 6-8 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can dancing and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

From my perspective, activity restrictions are quite strict within the first few weeks for any patient after breast augmentation. Activity restrictions are especially important for you in order to help avoid complications. Here is what I recommend for you.No lifting your arms above shoulder level for 2 weeks. Between 2-4 weeks, you can raise your arms carefully and deliberately. Between 4-6 weeks  you can increase your activity to normal daily activities. At 6 weeks, you can resume controlled exercise, but nothing like running or dancing that makes the breasts bounce up-and-down. Some pole dancing is fine at this point  with breast support. No one other than you should be touching your breasts before 6 weeks after surgery. At 12 weeks after surgery, you may resume any activities  you would like including those that make the breasts bounce up-and-down. However I advise consistently wearing underwire support whenever possible,  particularly during these very active times. 

Thank you for your question.  I tell my patients that they should not do any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for six weeks following the breast augmentation procedure.  The post-op protocol varies from surgeon to surgeon so it would be best for you to seek the advice of your operating surgeon.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Thank you for your question.I would suggest waiting a minimum of 6 weeks. Although everyone heals at their own rate, some faster some slower.  Your doctor usually does a final check to release you to normal activity, so I would discuss further with them of your concerns. Good luck.