I am going to Phoenix 2 weeks after my breast augmentation, and I want to know whether there are special precautions I should be taking. That means on the plane, as well as pool side! Am I able to wear a bikini, and tan? Is sunscreen safe or should I be keeping away from my incisions entirely? And is pool water safe!? Help!!
Answer: Vacation scheduled two weeks after Breast Augmentation surgery Travel is possible after Breast Augmentation surgery and most certainly you will need to take precautions. I discourage any aerobic exercise for 3 weeks after surgery and limited lifting. As for the incisions, it is best to not expose them to swimming pool water, oceans, rivers, or hot tubs for 6 weeks. Speak with your Plastic Surgeon for his/her specific recommendations post op. Good luck.
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Answer: Vacation scheduled two weeks after Breast Augmentation surgery Travel is possible after Breast Augmentation surgery and most certainly you will need to take precautions. I discourage any aerobic exercise for 3 weeks after surgery and limited lifting. As for the incisions, it is best to not expose them to swimming pool water, oceans, rivers, or hot tubs for 6 weeks. Speak with your Plastic Surgeon for his/her specific recommendations post op. Good luck.
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Vacation 2 weeks post op Hello,Thank you for your question. 2 weeks could be cutting it close. People can travel and do many things at 2 weeks post BA, however your incisions may still be at risk of infection and you will have inflammation present. Suntanning and any upper body exertion should be avoided. Because your activity will be limited it may not be an ideal time for you to take a vacation. I recommend that you share your concerns and plans with your surgeon so that they can advise you.All the best
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Vacation 2 weeks post op Hello,Thank you for your question. 2 weeks could be cutting it close. People can travel and do many things at 2 weeks post BA, however your incisions may still be at risk of infection and you will have inflammation present. Suntanning and any upper body exertion should be avoided. Because your activity will be limited it may not be an ideal time for you to take a vacation. I recommend that you share your concerns and plans with your surgeon so that they can advise you.All the best
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Vacation booked 2 weeks after breast augmentation surgery, is there any precautions I should take? Thank you for your questions. You should be discussing these with your board certified plastic surgeon prior to surgery. I would advise limiting heavy lifting and strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks and not submerging the incisions in water until 6 weeks. But, every surgeon has different preferences and you need to follow your surgeon's advice.Best of luck!
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Vacation booked 2 weeks after breast augmentation surgery, is there any precautions I should take? Thank you for your questions. You should be discussing these with your board certified plastic surgeon prior to surgery. I would advise limiting heavy lifting and strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks and not submerging the incisions in water until 6 weeks. But, every surgeon has different preferences and you need to follow your surgeon's advice.Best of luck!
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Vacation after augment You should really be asking you're surgeon these questions but certainly I would not let a patient of mine in a swimming pool (bacteria!) with relatively fresh incisions after a breast augmentation. And by no means tanning. If any UV rays get through your bathing suit to the scar, it can permanently pigment it. Tanning ruins the skin, causes sun damage, and increases skin cancer risk regardless.Again, talk with your surgeonBest of luck!
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Vacation after augment You should really be asking you're surgeon these questions but certainly I would not let a patient of mine in a swimming pool (bacteria!) with relatively fresh incisions after a breast augmentation. And by no means tanning. If any UV rays get through your bathing suit to the scar, it can permanently pigment it. Tanning ruins the skin, causes sun damage, and increases skin cancer risk regardless.Again, talk with your surgeonBest of luck!
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Vacation booked 2 weeks after breast augmentation surgery, is there any precautions I should take? A lot of these questions are ones you should be asking your surgeon. He or she will have specific postoperative protocols that they have found to be successful. I generally ask my patients to avoid being in the pool for at least 3 weeks after surgery. Wearing a bikini for short periods of time should be okay but you should protect your incisions from sun exposure for several weeks. Good luck!
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Vacation booked 2 weeks after breast augmentation surgery, is there any precautions I should take? A lot of these questions are ones you should be asking your surgeon. He or she will have specific postoperative protocols that they have found to be successful. I generally ask my patients to avoid being in the pool for at least 3 weeks after surgery. Wearing a bikini for short periods of time should be okay but you should protect your incisions from sun exposure for several weeks. Good luck!
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