Should I be Moving Around Immediately After Breast Augmentation?

It it normal to get up and move around immediately after any type of surgery whether it is a breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, or facelift. It is important to do that to prevent significant post-operative complications including pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis, and other major complications. However, the most important aspect is to not increase your heart rate above 100 after any type of surgery for at least 2 weeks. After breast augmentation, it is important to move your upper extremities early after surgery and you can shower usually after 24 hours. You can resume most physical activities in 2-3 weeks.

First and foremost, you should follow your doctor's orders. After breast augmentation, I generally tell my patient to avoid sports, strenuous activity, and heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks. This can be a longer or shorter period of time depending on how the patient is healing. Immediately after the surgery (the first 48 hours), it is best to take it easy. Getting up to go to the restroom and light walking is good but it is very important not to jump back into normal activity. The first two weeks should generally be spent resuming light activity. Good luck in your recovery.