Lifting Arms After Breast Augmentation.

Many patients can return to work in a few days, unless their occupation requires particularly strenuous movements and lifting. In such a case, up to 6 weeks may be required depending on the physical demands of your job.  It is important that you not engage in strenuous activities in the first 6 weeks after surgery. Aerobic exercise will raise your bloodpressure, which could cause late bleeding and harm your result. If your job keeps you sedentary, you may return to work when you feel comfortable, several days after surgery. Once you begin exercising again, start gently and let your body tell you what it can tolerate. Don’t rush!!#breastaugmentation#BA

It’s not unusual for patients to be concerned about
resumption of normal activity following breast augmentation surgery.These patients want to know when they can
resume normal activities without restrictions.In the
post-operative period, we tell patients not to lift their elbows over their
head for at least 3 weeks following surgery.This minimizes the potential for secondary complications such as
bleeding, hematoma and implant malposition. In
addition, we also recommend that patients not lift more than 10 lbs. for at
least 4 to 6 weeks following surgery. Again, we feel this minimizes the potential for secondary
complications.It’s
important to realize that no 2 patients are every exactly alike.It’s also important to realize that every
surgeon has his own post-operative routine.For this reason, it’s important to discuss these issues with your
surgeon.No one is in a better position
to make a post-operative recommendation than the person who will be performing
your surgery.