What will recovery be like from day to day after breast augmentation? How soon will I be able to pick up my one year old baby?

I advise my patients the following: LIFTING-
For the first few days, you will need to depend on someone else to lift your baby or toddler. On the third day (if you had surgery on Monday, Day 3 is Thursday), you can pick up your child to transfer them to a crib, high chair or car seat. This rule is to ensure your comfort and minimize the risk of bleeding around the implants. You should not carry your child for extended periods until a couple of weeks after surgery. WORKING-
More than 90 percent of my patients are back to work in office setting by the fifth day after surgery. Patients who use their arms a lot – including hairstylists, waitresses and nurses – are comfortably back to work by the end of the second week. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

It can take a few weeks to fully recover from breast augmentation surgery so it's recommended to take a week or 2 off work. When it comes to lifting your child up, you will need to wait at least 4 weeks. This will minimize the risk of bleeding, capsular contracture, implant malposition, and problems with wound healing. Good luck with your surgery.

Although recovery will vary by individual, some general guidelines can be provided. Typically patients are able to return to a non physically demanding job about a week after surgery. The first few days you will be sore. Often times pain medication is prescribed to help manage the pain. Lifting restrictions may be in place for 6 weeks. Your surgeon will review what is recommended for you as protocols may vary.