Can I walk my dog the day after breast augmentation??

This really depends on the size/weight of your dog. If you have a 5 pound chihuahua you will be able to start walking him sooner than you can resume walking a 70 pound lab! But with that said, you should wait at least 3 - 4 weeks to walk your dog again to avoid any possible risks. Please speak with your surgeon about this in person so you can tell him how big your dog is and get a more personalized recommendation for how long you should wait to walk your dog after surgery. Good luck!

After a breast augmentation, you should avoid any strenuous activity for at least 3-4 weeks until you can return to normal activities. I recommend having a friend or family walk your dog. However, this maybe different depending on the size of your dog and their temperament 

Thank you for your question.  Because of the pulling that a dog could place on your arms I would avoid walking them for at least a few days after surgery.  This will minimize the risk of pain and bleeding. Hope this helps.

You SHOULD NOT walk your dog 1 day after your surgery.

Recovery should not be rushed nor underestimated. You must
diligently follow your surgeon’s instructions and take good care of yourself to
ensure your body has sufficient time to heal and look its best.

Normally, it is recommended not to do heavy lifting of
greater than 10 lbs for the first 3 weeks. After 2-3 weeks, you should be able
to begin your light exercise routine, such as brisk walking, cycling, aerobics
and lower-body weight training. So you should increase your activity level
gradually such that you are not putting strain on your body, and especially
your breasts. Increasing the activity level is dependent on your own perception
of how well you feel. Any minute you feel an activity is causing pressure or
causing you to feel a stretch in your breasts, then stop the activity. Point to
note is that you want to avoid using your chest muscles.

With regards to walking your dog, I am assuming it is small
and if so then it would be okay to walk it after 2 weeks. But if you have an
excited dog, then any aggressive tug by your dog may compromise healing of the
breasts. Hence, try to avoid walking the dog as long as you can. After 6 weeks,
you can walk your dog worry-free.

If there is no one to walk the dog, and if the dog is
trained to walk off-leash or if the dog does not have a habit to pull on the
leash, then it may be okay as long as you are able to walk. Again, I highly
discourage it.

Please call and discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Their instructions should take precedence as they are better informed about
your surgical details.

Hope this helps

Hello,I recommend that my patients limit use of their arms for a few days post op, then avoid lifting more than 10 pounds for 6 weeks post op. Typically, this would include not walking a larger dog which may pull. I recommend that you speak with your Plastic Surgeon about your post op activity restrictions.All the best

It is probably not a good idea to walk a dog that can potentially pull you right after surgery.  It is best to avoid exertion right after surgery.

Hi conwakI always like to think of the worst thing that could go wrong in a given situation.I see the dog getting spooked, or taking off with you in tow.  I see you getting seriously injured.  Remember you will be stiff, sore, and on drugs, so you are vulnerable.My advice would be to avoid this until cleared by doctor.  

Thank you for your question, and I recommend against it in the immediate post op period.  It is
best to discuss with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon his/her specific
recommendations as far as return to activity. The recovery after BA surgery
varies widely from patient to patient as well as their level of discomfort
during this time. Generally, the first 4-7 days are reserved for rest and
overall recovery, and after that patients can slowly work their way back with
gradual low risk activities. I prefer to wait at least 6-8 weeks for
repetitive upper body lifting/movements and arm use so that the muscles,
skin incisions and breast tissues have had adequate time to heal and
settle before being stressed. The recovery routine will best be determined
by your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon so be sure to touch base with him/her
on their specific recommendations.Best of luck,Benjamin J. Cousins MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonMiami Beach, Florida

I think you will be best off NOT walking your dog (even a small one) for a few days after the porcedure is performed.  Best wishes.

Best to check with you PS regarding post op instructions. I counsel my patients to perform mild activities immediately post breast augmentation. Best, Dr. Yegiyants