When are patients typically given the OK to swim after breast augmentation surgery? I am 3 weeks post op today and feel like my incisions are starting to be healed up enough.
August 1, 2018
Answer: When can you go swimming after breast augmentation? Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to guide you in regards to activity resumption after breast augmentation surgery. From the healing standpoint most patients are able to swim again starting 3 to 6 weeks after surgery. From the safety standpoint, much of the timing of returning to swimming will depend on exactly what you mean by “swimming”. For some people this means wading knee-high in small waves; for some people it may means swimming long distances in choppy water. For this reason, return to activities should be individualized and gradual. I hope this helps.
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August 1, 2018
Answer: When can you go swimming after breast augmentation? Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to guide you in regards to activity resumption after breast augmentation surgery. From the healing standpoint most patients are able to swim again starting 3 to 6 weeks after surgery. From the safety standpoint, much of the timing of returning to swimming will depend on exactly what you mean by “swimming”. For some people this means wading knee-high in small waves; for some people it may means swimming long distances in choppy water. For this reason, return to activities should be individualized and gradual. I hope this helps.
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Swimming after breast augmentation Thanks for your question! Typically, I allow my patients to swim or submerge in water after I see them at 3 weeks. However, every plastic surgeon is different, so I would check with him or her to ensure that you are following their specific instructions. Good luck!
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Swimming after breast augmentation Thanks for your question! Typically, I allow my patients to swim or submerge in water after I see them at 3 weeks. However, every plastic surgeon is different, so I would check with him or her to ensure that you are following their specific instructions. Good luck!
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