After having a breast reduction, are there any lifting restrictions? If so, what are they and for how long?

Most patients resume normal activity by two weeks. However, starting activities like lifting and sports is safer after 6 weeks. This is also determined by how you are healing. Most important: You should follow your doctor's instructions. Hope this helps.

I usually don't allow my patients to lift anything heavier than 10 to 15 pounds for four weeks after surgery, your surgeon will also give you his or her particular post operative restriction list, please follow them.Good luck !

I suggest avoiding heavy lifting (20 pounds or more) for 3 weeks. If it hurts, wait, and try again in a few more days. It is important to discuss post-op instructions with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to best determine the down time that will be required for you. Best wishes.Karen Singer, M.D., P.A.Harvard GraduateBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon