I'm almost 6 weeks post op 455 silicone under the muscle. everything is going great. They are settling well, and I wanted to make sure it's OK for me to mow the grass, but it's not your average yard. We have a big zero turn and about 5 acres to mow. There's a lot of bouncing and vibration so I just want to make sure that's ok, and I don't want to mess up my very expensive investment. Thanks!
Answer: Mowing 5 acres of grass 6 weeks after breast augmentation? I used to tell my breast augmentation patients that the risk of bleeding never reaches zero, but after 4 weeks this risk is about the same as MY risk of having a torn muscle with certain activities. So other than avoiding sun exposure for 6-12 months (as long as the scars are pink), I would have OK'd "anything" as long as it is started gradually, beginning about 4 weeks post-op. But then I had patients ask about kickboxing, horseback riding, pole vaulting, and trapeze sex. SO I decided I'd better adopt a 6 week rule of restricted activities (with the same 6-12 months of ultraviolet avoidance). Still start gradually and see how you do.5 acres is a lot, and you probably don't want to try an acre first and see how you do. But you have to start sometime, and if you do have a problem, it would be quite unusual at this point (but a problem nonetheless). Still, you will have to ask your surgeon to "fix" the problem if you have one, so it is always wise to check something like this with your surgeon first. Just to be on the safe side. At 6 weeks post-op I'd say "Sure, but take it easy and do only part of it first time."BTW, I hope you are simply posing for the photo with your child on your lap. Too many of us plastic surgeons take care of multiple toe and foot amputations when a child falls off a mower while having a "ride." You said yourself it's bumpy. Please, for the safety of your children, and to avoid your own heartbreak, do not EVER have a child on your lap while you mow. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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Answer: Mowing 5 acres of grass 6 weeks after breast augmentation? I used to tell my breast augmentation patients that the risk of bleeding never reaches zero, but after 4 weeks this risk is about the same as MY risk of having a torn muscle with certain activities. So other than avoiding sun exposure for 6-12 months (as long as the scars are pink), I would have OK'd "anything" as long as it is started gradually, beginning about 4 weeks post-op. But then I had patients ask about kickboxing, horseback riding, pole vaulting, and trapeze sex. SO I decided I'd better adopt a 6 week rule of restricted activities (with the same 6-12 months of ultraviolet avoidance). Still start gradually and see how you do.5 acres is a lot, and you probably don't want to try an acre first and see how you do. But you have to start sometime, and if you do have a problem, it would be quite unusual at this point (but a problem nonetheless). Still, you will have to ask your surgeon to "fix" the problem if you have one, so it is always wise to check something like this with your surgeon first. Just to be on the safe side. At 6 weeks post-op I'd say "Sure, but take it easy and do only part of it first time."BTW, I hope you are simply posing for the photo with your child on your lap. Too many of us plastic surgeons take care of multiple toe and foot amputations when a child falls off a mower while having a "ride." You said yourself it's bumpy. Please, for the safety of your children, and to avoid your own heartbreak, do not EVER have a child on your lap while you mow. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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Answer: Mowing If you are almost 6 weeks post op, chances are you can safely mow. In the end though, it is best to follow your surgeon's advice. He or she best knows your case.
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Answer: Mowing If you are almost 6 weeks post op, chances are you can safely mow. In the end though, it is best to follow your surgeon's advice. He or she best knows your case.
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October 28, 2015
Answer: Mow the lawn? Hello,I will typically allow my patients to return to all normal activity at 6 weeks provided recovery is uneventful, however each Plastic Surgeon will have their own preferred post op protocols. I recommend that you check in with your Plastic Surgeon so that they can clear you for any activity you are unsure about.Take care
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October 28, 2015
Answer: Mow the lawn? Hello,I will typically allow my patients to return to all normal activity at 6 weeks provided recovery is uneventful, however each Plastic Surgeon will have their own preferred post op protocols. I recommend that you check in with your Plastic Surgeon so that they can clear you for any activity you are unsure about.Take care
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October 26, 2015
Answer: Is it OK to mow the grass after breast augmentation? I appreciate your question.
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October 26, 2015
Answer: Is it OK to mow the grass after breast augmentation? I appreciate your question.
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November 14, 2015
Answer: Law mowing time Thank you for your question and post. You should confirm with your surgeon, but if you were my patient, I would allow lawn mowing, even on a bumpy lawn mower.Best of luck. Congrats on your recent surgery!!- Dr. Bryson Richards (Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon)
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November 14, 2015
Answer: Law mowing time Thank you for your question and post. You should confirm with your surgeon, but if you were my patient, I would allow lawn mowing, even on a bumpy lawn mower.Best of luck. Congrats on your recent surgery!!- Dr. Bryson Richards (Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon)
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