Okay, it's embarrassing to say the least. I mean! I got some girls and they wanted to play! Sex. It happens. I'm only 2 weeks 4 days post op. I had sex and it kind of bounced my implants around. It was not rough sex, but it wasn't soft either. Now I'm freaking out!!!!! They are a tad sore. Did I do anything to them?! What is the worst thing that can happen??? This was definitely not one of my best thinking moments!
Answer: Most likely no harm done… Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to specific instructions in regards to returning to activities. Generally speaking, best to limit strenuous activity for at least 2 weeks after breast augmentation surgery, assuming you are doing well and there have been no complications. Care should be taken during the first one to two weeks after surgery not to allow for elevation of heart rate, blood pressure, and/or direct trauma/contact to the chest wall. Again, generally speaking, most my patients are able to return to lower body exercise at the 1 to 2 week post operative mark, wait to lift/run for about 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Swimming may have to wait a similar amount of time. Other exercises, involving the pectoralis major muscles, may resume several months down the line, if not longer. Again, address your specific questions/concerns to your plastic surgeon, who knows your situation best, and is ultimately responsible for your care. Best wishes.
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Answer: Most likely no harm done… Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to specific instructions in regards to returning to activities. Generally speaking, best to limit strenuous activity for at least 2 weeks after breast augmentation surgery, assuming you are doing well and there have been no complications. Care should be taken during the first one to two weeks after surgery not to allow for elevation of heart rate, blood pressure, and/or direct trauma/contact to the chest wall. Again, generally speaking, most my patients are able to return to lower body exercise at the 1 to 2 week post operative mark, wait to lift/run for about 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Swimming may have to wait a similar amount of time. Other exercises, involving the pectoralis major muscles, may resume several months down the line, if not longer. Again, address your specific questions/concerns to your plastic surgeon, who knows your situation best, and is ultimately responsible for your care. Best wishes.
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Answer: Sex after breast augmentation Normally I recommend that after breast augmentation nobody touches your breasts other than you for 6 weeks. Two weeks is a bit soon, but fortunately nothing noticeable externally has occurred. One thing that we worry about with moving the implants and breast tissue around too soon after surgery, is a hematoma. This means bleeding inside the tissues and around the implant. This would appear externally as one or both breasts becoming much larger as the area fills with blood and possibly having signs of bruising on the outside. Hematomas often need to be surgically evacuated, and even small hematomas that are not evacuated can increase the risk of capsular contracture. Be careful and safe going forward and you will continue to enjoy your outcome as your implants further settle.
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Answer: Sex after breast augmentation Normally I recommend that after breast augmentation nobody touches your breasts other than you for 6 weeks. Two weeks is a bit soon, but fortunately nothing noticeable externally has occurred. One thing that we worry about with moving the implants and breast tissue around too soon after surgery, is a hematoma. This means bleeding inside the tissues and around the implant. This would appear externally as one or both breasts becoming much larger as the area fills with blood and possibly having signs of bruising on the outside. Hematomas often need to be surgically evacuated, and even small hematomas that are not evacuated can increase the risk of capsular contracture. Be careful and safe going forward and you will continue to enjoy your outcome as your implants further settle.
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April 26, 2016
Answer: Sex after breast augmentation? On appearance they look normal. I recommend patients refrain from sexual activity for at least 4-6 weeks to ensure the implants have healed well enough. If you are concerned address this with your surgeon. Regards,
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April 26, 2016
Answer: Sex after breast augmentation? On appearance they look normal. I recommend patients refrain from sexual activity for at least 4-6 weeks to ensure the implants have healed well enough. If you are concerned address this with your surgeon. Regards,
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February 29, 2020
Answer: Sex after Surgery Hello,I wouldn't be too concerned. The two photos look the same. I would just be more careful next time. Best of luck!
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February 29, 2020
Answer: Sex after Surgery Hello,I wouldn't be too concerned. The two photos look the same. I would just be more careful next time. Best of luck!
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April 26, 2016
Answer: Sex after breast augmentation Hi MGroth,Thanks for your questions and photos. Don't worry! You likely did not damage anything at all. Being a bit sore after physical activity of any sort 2 weeks after breast augmentation is not unusual at all. I typically allow my breast augmentation patients to begin light, lower body exercise at 2 weeks after their procedure and then begin to add upper body exercises to their work out a week after that - so you are within that range. If you continue to have concerns, please call and follow up with your plastic surgeon for an exam. Most likely this is just completely normal post-activity soreness.Best wishes during your continued recovery!Dr. Brown
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April 26, 2016
Answer: Sex after breast augmentation Hi MGroth,Thanks for your questions and photos. Don't worry! You likely did not damage anything at all. Being a bit sore after physical activity of any sort 2 weeks after breast augmentation is not unusual at all. I typically allow my breast augmentation patients to begin light, lower body exercise at 2 weeks after their procedure and then begin to add upper body exercises to their work out a week after that - so you are within that range. If you continue to have concerns, please call and follow up with your plastic surgeon for an exam. Most likely this is just completely normal post-activity soreness.Best wishes during your continued recovery!Dr. Brown
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