Can shivering from the cold ruin a breast augmentation?

Question

I'm 2 week's post op from having a breast augmentation. High profile, round, gummy bear implants, under the muscle inframammary incisions. Last night, I was standing outside for athe least an hour, literally shivering. Is it possible that all of that can do anything to harm or ruin a breast augmentation? Doc says to take it easy, no working out for 3 week's, and for how bad I was shivering, I probably could have been running or working out, and move less. Hahaha.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hi there, Thank you for your question. Shivering should not hurt your implants. It is perfect that you discussed your concern with your surgeon. Best, realdrsix

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Shivering after a breast augmentation should have no impact on the results of your surgery.  Best wishes and stay warm.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. In my practice, after performing a BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling. Kind regards

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. You may feel more achy and sore after shivering for a long time but it should have no adverse effect on your breasts at all.   I typically recommend 3 weeks of avoiding cardio- type activity and another three of avoiding upper body workouts which would put targeted pressure on the healing implant pocket.

Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very unlikely that shivering will have an adverse effect on your breast augmentation results. Be sure to continue to follow up with your surgeon so that they can monitor your healing and get the best results possible.

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Shivering from cold weather would not have an adverse effect on your breast augmentation.  Best of luck.

David Rosenstein, MD · Answer

Although it might have felt uncomfortable, shivering for an hour will have no effect on your breast augmentation results. Happy healing.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

No, shivering should one not cause any problems after breast augmentation surgery. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with long-term

Julie Khanna, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Good Morning and thank you for your question.  Although it's unlikely you've done any harm, be aware of how you're feeling over the next few days as you might have some muscle discomfort.  Be sure to dress in layers, protecting your chest and extremities and if you have any changes or concerns in any way, be sure to check in with your surgeon.
Best of Luck (and stay warm!),
Dr. K.

Todd C. Case, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that shivering after a breast augmentation will cause any problems other than possibly creating more muscle soreness.

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