When Can I Resume My Normal Routine After Breast Augmentation?

The post-surgery recovery timetable is a major consideration for all cosmetic surgery patients. In addition to anxiously awaiting the final results of their cosmetic procedure, it’s also very important for patients to understand how their daily routine will be affected in the days and weeks after surgery. Oftentimes, normal activities like work, school, and exercise will need to be temporarily paused in order to allow the body the necessary time to properly heal following a cosmetic procedure. Today I wanted to speak more specifically about breast augmentation and when patients can resume their normal routine again after surgery.

Because breast augmentation surgery is so customizable depending on the specific needs and preferences of each patient, the time needed to recover after surgery can vary. Some women may begin low-impact daily activities like driving and walking in just a few days after their procedure depending on how they feel, while others may need more time. Patients will experience some degree of soreness, bruising, and swelling for 3-4 weeks after their surgery. More strenuous physical activity like working out after breast implants (including weight lifting, playing sports, jogging, or running) will require at least 6-8 full weeks of recovery. And possibly even more time for any heavy lifting.

In the following video, I explain when patients can get back to their normal routine after breast augmentation surgery:

I understand that this wait can sometimes be challenging and frustrating for some patients. However, it is essential for properly healing and achieving the best and longest-lasting aesthetic results from your breast augmentation. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget to follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.