How Long to Wait to Have Sex After Breast Augmentation?

This is a very practical question that many of my patients ask me.

The answer to this is quite simple - you can return to sexual
activity at any stage after surgery.

However, the reality is that for the first few days at least after
surgery you will be far too sore to think about that.

My general recommendations about returning to normal physical
activities includes refraining from normal heavy upper body manual
handing/lifting and straining for the first four weeks after surgery.

So with this in mind, you can return to sexual activity at any time,
but for the first four weeks after surgery you basically need to take on a very
passive role.

Also, you are advised to commence breast massaging at
three weeks after surgery to help your breasts soften and settle. So this also
means you and your partner can handle your breasts normally from this stage. You’ll
still be a bit sore, so your body comfort levels will guide you as to what you
should and shouldn’t be doing.

All strenuous activity, including sex, should be minimized until week 6 to reduce your likelihood of a complication.

Sex is often the same as strenuous exercise, and therefore you should wait 4-6 weeks before enganging in sex. anything that uses your chest muscles should be avoided. this could potentially dislodge your implant, cause bleeding, or other problems. Therefore you may as well try to wait to make sure you don't compromise your outcome. -Dr. David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group