Lifting/straining post op - How would I know if I’ve done any damage?

For a definitive answer, an evaluation by your surgeon is needed. All sounds fairly normal, though. I allow my patients to transfer their toddlers to car seats, high chairs, and cribs as early as the third day after surgery.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Hi kcupmomma,

Downtime and recovery after breast augmentation surgery varies.

The majority of breast augmentation patients need one week of downtime. Depending on the work environment (heavy lifting, etc) more time off may be necessary. Patients are encouraged to walk immediately after surgery to avoid blood clots in the legs. When it comes to exercising and other activities, it may also vary depending on the type of exercises or activities you are going to perform.

Based on your description, this should not have any effect on your results. However, if you are concerned, you should visit your plastic surgeon for assessment and reassurance.
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Most plastic surgeons will recommend 4 to 6 weeks before resuming strenuous activity with a lifting limit of 10 to 15 pounds.  Toddler behavior is not always predictable so I understand your concern. Given your description, this may be OK., but best to follow up with your PS to get his/her input.

It sounds as if you should be ok based on what you describe. To be safe, notify your surgeon so that they may examine you if they think appropriate.

Thank you for sharing your excellent question and I can appreciate the difficulty of juggling your toddler at the same time as attempting a recovery.  Assuming nothing has physically changed all is likely well, but because you are different healing sensations, I would reach out to your surgeon to have them evaluate your tissues and provide you with reassurance.  Best wishes.

If you don't have any swelling or bruising, then it's likely that you did not do any damage while caring for your toddler.  To be safe, make an appointment to see your plastic surgeon.  Best wishes. 

Assuming there are no visible changes to the breast with new swelling, black and blue marks, drainage, etc., then most likely you should do well.  I recommend contacting your surgeon and discussing it with her/him including a formal office visit evaluation.wirthplasticsurgery.com