Lifting 23 lb. toddler after Breast augmentation?

Question

I have my first consultation in 2 weeks but would like to know what's considered " heavy lifting". I have a 1.5 yr old and won't be able to avoid lifting her for longer than a week (amount of time my husband will be able to take off).

Nana N. Mizuguchi, MD, FACS · Answer

I have many mother's with a young child(ren).  Most can only have help for a few days.  I have them minimize but obviously you are a mom.  You will be fine.  I have not had one patient have a problem because they were lifting their child.Best Wishes, Nana Mizuguchi, MD

Christopher J. Morea, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has different post operative lifting restrictions. At 2 weeks post op I believe if you use your legs to help lift you will be able to lift your child. Best of luck

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I advise my patients that for the first few days, they will need to depend on someone else to lift their child. Beginning on Day 3 (if they had surgery on Monday, Day 3 is Thursday), they can lift a child baby – when necessary – into and out of a crib, high chair or car seat. This restriction is to ensure their comfort and minimize the risk of bleeding around the implants. If I could, I would make them wait longer, but I understand that most women can’t depend on someone else to help them for an entire week. They should not carry their child around all day until a couple of weeks after surgery. For more information on this and
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Lane Smith, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  As every sugreon has their own set of post operatiove instructions it is alwasy advisable to discuss your questions and concerns with them first.  That being said,  we advise our patients to refrain from any heavy lifting, as in over 10lbs, for a minimum of 4-6 weeks.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV

Richard J. Restifo, MD · Answer

In my practice, I recommend waiting two weeks prior to lifting a child after surgery.  Lifting a child causes contraction of the chest muscles.  If this happens too soon after surgery, the implant can be moved out of position or bleeding or fluid accumulation can occur.  Some of this depends on the type of implant and where it is placed. Your surgeon can help guide you through this once he/she assesses your particular situation.  Best wishes.

Richard A. Bartlett, MD · Answer

Daer mageeme, Thank you for your question. In our office, heavy lifting is considered anything over 7 pounds and that restriction is place for 4-6 weeks. That being said, I would discuss your concerns about lifting your child with your surgeon during the consultation, all practices have different restrictions/instructions for post op. Good luck!

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question!  Follow your surgeon's instructions for postoperative care and restrictions, but it is common for most women to resume many of the preoperative activities and duties within a week. I typically restrict heavy lifting >20# and vigorous exercise for approximately 4-6 weeks Swelling and settling of the implant typically occurs over a 6-12 week period along with placement in a compression-type bra for the same time period, while your incisions commonly resolve to its final appearance in up to a year.  I would hope that your surgeon would allow you to lift your child - it likely will not cause any harm to your final result, especially of that weight. Hope that this helps! Best wishes for a great result!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Each surgeon will have their own recommendations, but I ask my patients to avoid lifting more than 10-15 pounds for at least two weeks.  After two weeks you can pick up your toddler but would need to do so from a kneeling position, limiting arm extension.  Hope this helps.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your post. Typically I prefer that the patients do nothing for one week after 
surgery.  At that point they can go back to work.  In this case that 
would involve taking care of the children.  It is not wise to lift 
children that weigh 35 lbs for at least 1 month from surgery. I recommend to talk with your PS about this and follow his recommendations. Good luck :)

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I usually recommend that patients avoid lifting more than 25 lbs for several weeks. If my patient that is healing well has to pick up their child a week or two after surgery, I tell them to allow the child to cling on to their neck as they hold the child and not to lift them directly.

Lifting 23 lb. toddler after Breast augmentation?

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