Horseback riding after breast augmentation. How long should I wait before it is safe?

Thank you for your question.
With a breast augmentation, it is best to wait at least 4-6 weeks prior to doing any upper body intensive activities such as horse back riding. When you do begin, make sure you are wearing a tight, compressive bra to minimize the discomfort. I recommend speaking with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

There are a lot of ways to think about safety. Most patients will have very little pain the majority of the swelling will be gone at around 4-6 weeks after breast augmentation. Therefore if the patient felt that they were strong enough and capable of handling the animal, they would likely be able to safely ride. With this being said, you're right that there are a lot of jostling of the tissues while riding and the internal healing after the procedure will continue for a whole year. Therefore while most patients would be able to physically handle a horse safely, some surgeons may recommend that the patient wait until a little further in their healing so that the result is not impacted by the horseback riding.

Hi & thanks for your question.
This question should be addressed by your surgeon. Every physician has a different protocol they follow. Reach out to your surgeon for his or hers guidance on this. Best wishes!