13 days after breast augmentation- have I inflicted unwanted implant movement?

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I wear compression bra, and the strap 24/7. On day 9 I vacuumed the floor ( small space, no carpets, light hoover that I didn't lift). On day 12 and 13 I was turning my back to see how the garment I was trying on looked, which took good 20-30 minutes altogether on both days. I've also washed my hair 6 times and bent to do so. Could I have caused implants to move? Please help.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

I generally do not use a strap after surgery but a soft support bra.  I allow my patients to take a shower 48 hrs after surgery and are allowed to wash their hair gently.  At two weeks time, the activity level can be increased slightly, but it isn't until one month from surgery when they can resume full activity including exercise.As every surgeon has a different post recovery regimen, it is always best to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Good luck.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,My patients wash their hair the night of surgery, and lift their hands above their heads every hour the day of surgery. By 72 hours, they are doing all their daily activities.  They only wear a gently snug bra, which is just for comfort; they don't wear any strap.  The activities you describe is completely normal.Best of luck!

Susan Kaweski, MD · Answer

Try to avoid any strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks postoperatively. The more activity you do initially the more swelling you will generate and the longer it will take for your breasts to settle.

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello. I suggest you contact your plastic surgeon's office regarding the post breast augmentation activity protocol to discuss safe manuevers for you.DrBurnett#realself100

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Implants are most vulnerable to malposition over the first two weeks; this is usually the time period that you might consider wearing a breast band, which keeps the implants down and in their ideal position; whether you have moved your implant or not, only you can tell; if they look asymmetric then you have moved them, if they look symmetric then you are ok. You can also get an examination by your doctor if you have concerns.

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