My surgeon has advised me not to have sex with my boyfriend until two weeks post-op of my breast augmentation. Not that this has been a too much of a struggle but I'm just curious. What if someone were to do so?
Answer: Sex after breast augmentation The reason to refrain from sexual activity and most other strenuous activities after surgeries is to decrease the risk of bleeding.I typically don't allow people to go back to full workout (strength training) until 6 weeks after.Hope that helps,Dr Schwartz
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Answer: Sex after breast augmentation The reason to refrain from sexual activity and most other strenuous activities after surgeries is to decrease the risk of bleeding.I typically don't allow people to go back to full workout (strength training) until 6 weeks after.Hope that helps,Dr Schwartz
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Answer: SexAfterBATiming 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 4-6 weeks with the woman on top to minimize the risk of trauma. Here are some of the guidelines I give my patients following breast surgery. 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.
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Answer: SexAfterBATiming 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 4-6 weeks with the woman on top to minimize the risk of trauma. Here are some of the guidelines I give my patients following breast surgery. 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.
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September 27, 2015
Answer: Sex after breast augmentation 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.
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September 27, 2015
Answer: Sex after breast augmentation 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.
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May 26, 2015
Answer: Why can't I have sex after breast augmentation? Thank you for your question. I advise my patients to avoid cardio, which also includes having sex, for three weeks. This is to reduce your risk of bleeding and increased swelling. It will be worth it to be cautious in the long run!All the best
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May 26, 2015
Answer: Why can't I have sex after breast augmentation? Thank you for your question. I advise my patients to avoid cardio, which also includes having sex, for three weeks. This is to reduce your risk of bleeding and increased swelling. It will be worth it to be cautious in the long run!All the best
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May 26, 2015
Answer: Why can't I have sex after breast augmentation? Most doctors (including myself) limit physical activity following breast augmentation to hopefully reduce the risk for complications such as bleeding. Sex is, unfortunately, one of those activities. My personal recommendation to patients is that they limit sex for about 10 days after surgery and then resume...but resume carefully. No swinging from the chandeliers sex for at least 2-3 weeks depending upon healing. Sex is a natural, and healthy, part of life and should be enjoyed. But it should be enjoyed at a time when your are healed enough to not undo the results of your surgery.I hope that helps and wish you the very best!
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May 26, 2015
Answer: Why can't I have sex after breast augmentation? Most doctors (including myself) limit physical activity following breast augmentation to hopefully reduce the risk for complications such as bleeding. Sex is, unfortunately, one of those activities. My personal recommendation to patients is that they limit sex for about 10 days after surgery and then resume...but resume carefully. No swinging from the chandeliers sex for at least 2-3 weeks depending upon healing. Sex is a natural, and healthy, part of life and should be enjoyed. But it should be enjoyed at a time when your are healed enough to not undo the results of your surgery.I hope that helps and wish you the very best!
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