How Long Until I Can Drive Long Distances (1 Hour) After Breast Augmentation?

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!

Driving means that yuo must be in control of the car.

If yuo think yuo could swerve the car to avoid an accident if needed, then yuo can drive safely.  If not then yuo would be unsafe to yuorself and others, so yuo should think of another way to get around.

I hope that gives yuo some idea, and yuo can then judge the best plan forward

 

Jeremy Hunt 

Usually after one week the patients can drive after breast augmentation.  Of course, you should be off of your narcotic pain meds by that time.

You may well be able to drive an hour after a week, but you should play it safe and have someone drive you at one week.  At two weeks, you will be able to drive yourself.  When I have patients that live that far away, I try to minimize the number of post op visits in any way which is practical.  You should discuss this with your surgeon.  Maybe you could be seen back only once, say in about ten days.

Thanks for your question. As long as you are not on narcotics and you feel up to it, you should be able to drive  in a couple of days Since you are traveling an hour each way, it may take a little longer to feel  ready. 2 weeks should be more than enough 

   We allow our patients to begin driving after they are no longer on pain medications (narcotics) and when they feel comfortable with driving safely. This is usually around 3-5 days after surgery. I f you are not sure, please contact your surgeon and ask them. Good luck.Dr.G.

Much of your activity level will depend on your comfort level and need for medications. I agree that going under the muscle usually entails a bit more recovery time. I often allow patients to drive themselves around after the first week provided  they are comfortable and have an adequate support bra.

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.
 
 Best wishes.

Most of my patients are back to work (not physical) and driving by one week.  You should be fine to drive 2 hours at 2 weeks postop, and if you try it and find that it becomes uncomfortable, take a break midway.

Most patients can begin "neighborhood" driving five to seven days after breast augmentation surgery.  You should be fine to drive one hour each way two weeks after your breast augmentation.  By this time you should be off the prescription pain medication and be able to maneuver your upper body enough to drive safely.  I would however speak with your surgeon to make sure he/she agrees with your plan.  Good luck!