It's 2 weeks after my breast augmentation. What kind of housework can I do?

Question

I was wondering if vacuum, pick up kids, elliptical, short walks outside ok?

Ricardo A. Meade, MD · Answer

Your plastic surgeon will be able to advise on your personal circumstances, but at just 2 weeks after a breast augmentation, strenuous activity and lifting anything weighing more than a few pounds is generally not advisable. While some light activity may be okay, depending on how your breasts are healing, I would not recommend lifting children or exerting much energy on chores. The immediate recovery period following breast augmentation is normally between 6 and 8 weeks. If you want to return to your everyday routine before that, consult your plastic surgeon first to avoid injury or prolonged recovery.

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon. Every surgeon has their own specific post op protocol for their patients and your surgeon is the best resource when questions arise. They are most familiar with your medical history, details of your surgery, and how you are healing. In my office patients return to day-to-day activities after 1 to 2 days. As far as returning to cardiovascular exercise, I asked them to wait four weeks. Chest exercises are resumed at six weeks. Congratulations on your recent surgery.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.

For my patients, I recommend no strenuous activity or heavy lifting for 6-8 weeks following surgery.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Although post operative instructions do vary from one particular surgeon to another, I recommend not lifting items over 15 pounds for 4 weeks.  Please refer to your plastic surgeon for his/her recommendations.  Best of luck.

Surjit S. Rai, MD · Answer

Always best to check with your surgeon as they likely have their own post operative limitations and restrictions.

Surjit S. Rai, MD (Dallas Plastic Surgeon)

It's 2 weeks after my breast augmentation. What kind of housework can I do?

Answers (10)

Answer: 2 weeks post breast augmentation

Answer: 2 weeks post breast augmentation

Answer: Housework after breast augmentation

Answer: Housework after breast augmentation

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Augmentation

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

It's 2 weeks after my breast augmentation. What kind of housework can I do?

Answers (10)

Answer: 2 weeks post breast augmentation

Answer: 2 weeks post breast augmentation

Answer: Housework after breast augmentation

Answer: Housework after breast augmentation

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Augmentation

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.