Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty Recovery
Breast augmentation mammoplasty recovery is an important part of the journey and one that many patients focus on when considering surgery. Here at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery we aim to provide support and guidance throughout your recovery so you’re never feeling in the dark. We provide you with a comprehensive recovery guide at your initial consultation. We also go through your post-operative plan at your second consultation, and speak with you more than regularly after your surgery to check on you during recovery.
How long is breast augmentation mammoplasty recovery?
Full recovery from breast augmentation mammoplasty is six weeks. Full recovery refers to returning to all normal activities including weightlifting, running, and intensive physical activity. Patients should allow at least six weeks before getting back into anything that is physically intensive. This being said, most patients are feeling relatively normal after one week and can return to most light activities and day-to-day functions.
How long should I take off work after breast augmentation mammoplasty?
Dr. Richardson recommends that patients undergoing Breast augmentation mammoplasty in Brisbane take at least one week off work for office jobs, and two weeks off work for jobs that require more movement and physical activity. If your job requires any heavy lifting or excessive upper-body work, patients should obtain a medical certificate to exempt them from these activities for six weeks. Patients should ensure that they are no longer taking any of the strong painkillers before they return back to work.
How long after breast augmentation mammoplasty can I start driving again?
Dr. Richardson recommends that patients refrain from driving for one week after their breast augmentation mammoplasty surgery. The primary reason is due to the likelihood of the patient still being on painkillers during this week. The secondary reason is to avoid any upper body strain in the early stages of recovery and avoid any dangerous situations that may arise from restricted mobility in the upper body.
How long until I can get back to the gym after breast implant surgery?
Dr. Richardson recommends that patients who are having breast augmentation mammoplasty surgery proceed with caution when returning to the gym. The main consideration for patients wanting to get back to the gym is you should not engage in any physical activity that significantly elevates your heart rate for the first six weeks after surgery. This is to ensure the safety of the patient and optimal healing. After one week patients are able to return to light walking around the block at very manageable pace. At three weeks patients are able to go back to the gym and resume light lower body exercise- nothing that engages the upper body. From six weeks patients can return to any and all normal exercise including weightlifting.
How long until I can go swimming after breast implant surgery?
Dr. Richardson says that after two weeks patients are able to submerge themselves in the pool or ocean but should avoid actual swimming or going into any deep waters until six weeks post-operatively.
How painful is breast augmentation mammoplasty recovery?
A common question we receive at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery is how painful is breast augmentation mammoplasty recovery? The general consensus among patients who have had breast augmentation mammoplasty surgery with Dr. Richardson is that pain is far more manageable than expected. The post-operative feeling can be explained as a tightness and weight on the chest but actual pain associated with surgery is generally minimal—especially when patients are on top of the recommended course of painkillers and are able to wean off these medications early on.
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