Following the breast reduction, how long before I can go out and about and resume normal activities?

Generally, recovery requires one to two weeks.  With respect to physical activity,  take it easy to start with. Much depends upon the health of the patient prior to surgery, and the level of physical activity and lifting following surgery. Your incisions must be healed before doing any strenuous activity. You do not want to do anything strenuous or that requires you to bend or stretch.  The board certified plastic surgeon who performs your surgery is the best one to recommend your period of recovery and will provide you with post-operative guidelinesKenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question!
.Most patients return to a desk job within 2 weeks. You may not lift anything greater than 10 lbs. for 3 weeks and no vigorous activity for 3 weeks. You need to let your body heal and recover from surgery.
If you have any questions or concerns reach out to your surgeon. Best wishes!

The recovery from a breast reduction tends to be fairly mild.  One can be out and about in a day or two.  Anything strenuous, such as exercise, would typically be allowed after four to six weeks, depending on the exercise regimen.  Driving, back to work and light shopping could be done in as little as a week. Most surgeons have their own protocols depending on the type of reduction that they do, so be sure to ask.  Best wishes.