I had BA three days ago, and feel fortunate -- I have not needed any painkillers of any kind, and feel great. Quite perky and still swollen, but virtually pain free. I will follow doctors advice and refrain from exercise for three weeks (which will be hard!!), but since I feel so good, and have full range of motion in my arms without any pain, when can I drive my car for short errands? Many thanks.
Answer: How long after an augmentation before I can drive a car? Thank you for the question! Certainly, discuss this with your plastic surgeon, as answers will vary among surgeons. I typically say that whenever you are not taking narcotic pain medications and when you feel like you are strong enough to turn the steering wheel suddenly if needed, then you may resume driving. If you meet those requirements, take short trips around your block with somebody and see how you do. Best wishes!
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Answer: How long after an augmentation before I can drive a car? Thank you for the question! Certainly, discuss this with your plastic surgeon, as answers will vary among surgeons. I typically say that whenever you are not taking narcotic pain medications and when you feel like you are strong enough to turn the steering wheel suddenly if needed, then you may resume driving. If you meet those requirements, take short trips around your block with somebody and see how you do. Best wishes!
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Answer: Driving After Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. I tell my patients that they are not to drive while taking their pain medications whatsoever. Since you have not needed to take your pain medication, that is a good sign. You still should not drive for a minimum of 7 days since you need to limit the use of your arms. Although you feel you have full range of motion in your arms without pain, you are still healing.
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Answer: Driving After Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. I tell my patients that they are not to drive while taking their pain medications whatsoever. Since you have not needed to take your pain medication, that is a good sign. You still should not drive for a minimum of 7 days since you need to limit the use of your arms. Although you feel you have full range of motion in your arms without pain, you are still healing.
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February 25, 2017
Answer: How Long After my Augmentation Before I Can Drive a Car Always best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon who knows your situation best and is ultimately responsible for your care. Having said that, most patients are able to resume driving within one week. Of course, you will want to be off medication and be able to respond to an emergency.
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February 25, 2017
Answer: How Long After my Augmentation Before I Can Drive a Car Always best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon who knows your situation best and is ultimately responsible for your care. Having said that, most patients are able to resume driving within one week. Of course, you will want to be off medication and be able to respond to an emergency.
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Driving after breast augmentation I provide all my patients with basic guidelines regarding driving after surgery. As a blanket rule, I state that you shouldn't consider driving for the first five days. After that, be guided
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Driving after breast augmentation I provide all my patients with basic guidelines regarding driving after surgery. As a blanket rule, I state that you shouldn't consider driving for the first five days. After that, be guided
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May 30, 2017
Answer: Driving after a breast augmentation Thank you for your question. Recovery from a breast augmentation is not the long, drawn-out recovery that it used to be and I find that while pain and discomfort are highly subjective, that many patients are anxious to get back into their normal daily activities within a couple of days. As far as driving is concerned, as long as patients are not taking any pain medication and are feeling well, local drives for the purposes of running errands, picking up the kids and getting to and from should be fine once you are a few days post-op. With that said, I would check with your operating surgeon for his or her instructions first, since they are most familiar with your specific case. Should you get the all clear to begin driving, I would recommend that you take it slow and be careful and remember that you cannot drive for 24 hours following anesthesia and you cannot drive if you have taken any narcotic (pain) medication. I wish you the best of luck on your recovery.
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May 30, 2017
Answer: Driving after a breast augmentation Thank you for your question. Recovery from a breast augmentation is not the long, drawn-out recovery that it used to be and I find that while pain and discomfort are highly subjective, that many patients are anxious to get back into their normal daily activities within a couple of days. As far as driving is concerned, as long as patients are not taking any pain medication and are feeling well, local drives for the purposes of running errands, picking up the kids and getting to and from should be fine once you are a few days post-op. With that said, I would check with your operating surgeon for his or her instructions first, since they are most familiar with your specific case. Should you get the all clear to begin driving, I would recommend that you take it slow and be careful and remember that you cannot drive for 24 hours following anesthesia and you cannot drive if you have taken any narcotic (pain) medication. I wish you the best of luck on your recovery.
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April 18, 2016
Answer: Driving after breast augmentation Thank you for your question.As long as you are not taking any pain medication you should be fine to drive. Take it slow and be careful. Check with your surgeon for his/her instructions first. Best of luck !
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April 18, 2016
Answer: Driving after breast augmentation Thank you for your question.As long as you are not taking any pain medication you should be fine to drive. Take it slow and be careful. Check with your surgeon for his/her instructions first. Best of luck !
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