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Waiting at least 2 weeks to resume some level of activity is typically recommended, after 4 weeks you should be able to resume full cardio workouts.
Everything that fits into the recommended activity guidelines is safe.After breast implant surgery, I advise the patients to take one week off from work. At that point we take out their stitches and teach them the implant massage technique. We suggest 5 times per day with the massage and no bra for one month. The patients may return to work, but may not engage in any strenuous activity. At one month, the patients start to wear a soft cup bra with no underwire and can start low impact cardio. At two months they can wear an underwire bra and engage in more strenuous physical activity. Breast massage continues forever, although only once per day.
Hello,I would not advise any restrictions for my patients in this area at one month post op,Take care
Hello,At four weeks, you are safe to have sex and masturbate. Your risk of hematoma is virtually zero. Best of luck!
Hello, generally if there is no actual pressure or trauma to the breasts, other forms of sexual activity 4 weeks postop should be ok. If you have any reservations or questions about a specific activity it's best to check first with your surgeon.
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. 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
I feel that hematoma risk drops to a reasonably low level after 2 weeks. After the 2 week time point, I would be comfortable with my patients beginning cardiovascular activity. It is always wise to ask your doctor about their post-operative instructions.
Thank you for your question. Always best to check with your surgeon's guidelines for recovery. In my practice, I would say yes. Generally I recommend that my breast augmentation patients keep their heart rate and blood pressure down (no cardio) for 3-4 weeks. Heavy lifting is limited for 6 weeks. And I tell my patients with submuscular implants to avoid using their pectoral muscles for 2 months.
Thank you for your question! Make sure you are following all of your doctors post care! Ask your Plastic surgeon questions you are unsure of. Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicagoHoffman EstatesOak Brook
You are well within the time frame but as always, ask your surgeon. He/she will no the specific situation for you.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi, MD
Our office recommends that our patients take 100 grams of protein per day in the healing phase for the first six weeks following surgery. You and your plastic surgeon can discuss specific brands.Kenneth B. Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA 90066
Hello,You should definitely reach and speak with your Plastic Surgeon. It would be difficult to advise you without seeing you in person and knowing the details of your case. I recommend that you contact them again and ask to be seen.All the best
As other have stated Mentor is currently in trials to make a silicone/gel > 800cc, no one knows when they will receive FDA approval and the labeling will likely also come with the reconstruction tag, so placing them for cosmetic purposes would also require off label use...
