How long after breast augmentation revision do I have to wait before... um orgasms?

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It's been 9 days since I got a revision to my 500CC, submuscular implants, (about a year after the original op) for some minor capsular contraction. I know my heart rate goes up when I... the feminine equivalent of the sin of Onan, but also a lady has needs, can I satisfy said needs without doing horrible things to my right boob?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Your plastic surgeon will give you the best answer in your specific case about this and sex. For most of my patients I allow sex to begin at 6 weeks with the woman on top to minimize the risk of trauma. Here are some of the guidelines I give my patients following breast reduction: Following surgery, you will be walking in a bent-over position to keep tension off the newly tightened skin incision site. Although strenuous activity, and lifting more than twenty pounds, must be avoided for 6 weeks, some people can return to work and daily activities as soon as 2 weeks after surgery. Softening of the surgical scars, return of sensation, and improvement of shape may take several months to a year or more. Light activity is comfortable in 10-20 days. No sports or heavy lifting for 6 weeks or more – please discuss with your doctor for specific questions.#breastaugmentation#sexaftersurgery

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I generally recommend waiting until all the swelling is down before engaging in sexual activity.  So typically two weeks would be fine. However, I would not recommend a lot breast manipulation as part of your sexual activities until you are closer to six weeks.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I personally would not have a problem with you pursuing an orgasm shortly after the operation. Nevertheless, this is a question posed to your own surgeon.

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

As long as you are gentle on your breasts during secular intercourse,  I do not see any reason why you can't resume secular activity a week after your breast implant surgery.  Best of luck!

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

As long as you are avoiding significant manipulation of breasts implants (what may cause late bleeding and displacement of implant) you may enjoy breast stimulation. Six weeks period after breast revision surgery my be sufficient for implants to "stabilize". However, excessive pressure and "manipulation" of breast 4-6 months after surgery may still create displacement of implant and change result of reconstruction. Enjoy responsively. Good luck.

How long after breast augmentation revision do I have to wait before... um orgasms?

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