Can I Be Immersed in Water 2 Weeks After Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question.Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to guide you in regards to activity resumption after breast  augmentation surgery. From the healing standpoint most patients are able to swim again starting 3 to 6 weeks  after surgery. Best wishes.

I tell my patients no swimming or tubing for least 4 weeks. Spring water is not sterile and contains a great deal of bacteria. I do suggest that your plastic surgeon gives you the final OK for swimming since he/she has examined you and knows how well you are healing.

Patients are eager to return to normal activity as soon as
possible following cosmetic surgery.Unfortunately, returning to normal activity too soon can result in an
increased potential for complications.Swimming and spending time in a hot spring are both activities that
could potentially have negative consequences if resumed too soon.Theoretically,
once the skin edges have sealed in about 48 hours following surgery, these
activities can be resumed.In reality,
small absorbable interrupted sutures may break through the skin and become
exposed.In this situation, infection
could occur in a Jacuzzi, hot spring, pool, pond or ocean.Each of these environments may have unique
and, in many cases, antibiotic resistant bacteria that could lead to a significant
infection. In
addition, plastic surgeons generally don’t recommend resumption of strenuous
activities for at least six weeks following breast augmentation surgery.Swimming can create significant strain on the
core muscles and should therefore, be avoided in the immediate post-operative
period. It is
important to remember that every patient’s procedure and post-operative course
is unique.For these reasons, make sure
you consult your plastic surgeon before getting into the water.