Can I go to a rave after breast augmentation?

Hi jeimmyjaz; I generally ask my patients not to do any impact exercises for 6 weeks following a BA. I think that it is taking unnecessary risks to the tissues. We think that it takes roughly 3 months for the capsular scar tissue to mature around the implant; this tissue is the main support for the implant pocket that is supporting that implant. Also, although the risk of bleeding is rare after BA why take that risk. If you go, be careful to stay away from the crowd and stay quiet. While we have a rapid recovery protocol, we are still careful to respect the surgical site and normal healing processes that require time biologically. 

Some of my patients, with young children, say that it really hurts when their child elbows them accidentally in the breast area after augmentation.  So if a patient believes that they may get jostled during an event, it might not be advisable to go but it is best to check with your surgeon. We advise our patients to avoid heavy lifting and extreme exercise for around 6 weeks after surgery. This will allow time for the sutures to dissolve and start healing.

3-weeks should be enough time.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Dear jeimmyjaz,It depends on the individual but its at least a week of solid downtime. Beyond that depends on how you heal, what time of work you do, and the amount involved with surgery. I do not recommend more than walking for at least 4-6 weeks. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. You need to discuss this with your surgeon. I would say that attending an event such as that at three weeks postop is a little risky.Hope this helps!

you should move up your procedure so you have a good 6 weeks to heal PRIOR to having unrestricted fun... its just safer and more prudent if you are well healed before participating in such events.

Good question. This can best be answered by the surgeon who will be performing your procedure. That being said, the longer the time is between your surgery and the rave, the lower the risk there will of certain problems and issues such as bleeding. Given the nature of a rave, you may even want to have your surgery done 2 months before. You may do fine at one month but why run the risk of encountering a problem that could potentially require surgery and may have a long term impact on your results? Steven Turkeltaub, MD 

Thank you for reaching out. Every patient heals differently, there is no real way to predict that beforehand. I would suggest you discuss it with your surgeon and see what he/she suggests. They will know your case best and will be the one to clear you for activity post op. Best of luck on your upcoming procedure! Dr. Kim

Depends on your priorities. You can do do both, but I would definitely give yourself more than three weeks to heal. A minimum of one month. The bigger the implant you get, the more time you will likely need to heal. Remember, you only get one body, but the rave happens every year. 

If you have healed well and are released for such activities by your surgeon, it will be safe, but if the implants are submuscular, it won't be comfortable.