Will I be ok to attend a concert 5 days after my breast augmentation?

If you’re going to be standing for a long period of time and dancing or jumping around, then I wouldn’t recommend it. It could seriously compromise your recovery. However, if it’s a classical music concert where you’ll be sitting, then that may be possible. I think you should ask your surgeon for their advice.

As I tell my patients, you make take gentle walks within a few days following your #surgery. Light #activity may be started 7-10 days after surgery. If your work keeps you sedentary, you may return whenever you feel up to it. If your work is strenuous, wait until your work activity does not cause any superficial pain. Some employers will modify a person’s job duties so they can back sooner, but without physical, strenuous activity for a specified period of time. Do not begin light aerobic #exercise for 3 weeks and strenuous exercise for at least 6 weeks. Let your body tell you what it can tolerate. It is always recommended to call and see your surgeon to discuss your healing concerns.

I ask my patients to not elevate their heart rate or blood pressure for 4-6 weeks after surgery.  That being said, if you are going to the type of concert where you will not be elbowed, jostled or crowded (think sitting in your own seat, or going to a classical concert), you may be OK.  However, even in that setting, discomfort or fatigue or other factors may prevent your from enjoying the concert.  This would be an excellent question to ask your board certified plastic surgeon.  good luck!