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Friday, March 21, 2008

When Can I Go Back to Work After my Breast Implant Procedure?

After your implant surgery, you should expect to be off work for five to seven days. After a week has passed, you can begin to resume your daily activities.

You need to heal fully before you subject your new breasts to any physical activity. This includes jogging, horseback riding, jumping rope, etc. If physical activity is part of your profession, Dr. Weil needs to give you the OK first.

No matter when you resume physical activities, be sure to wear a sports bra. The jarring up and down movement without adequate support can cause permanent damage and sagging of your new breasts.

Swimming, water skiing, snow skiing and snowboarding are even riskier. Swimming involves the pectoral muscle, which can result in implant displacement. Skiing and snowboarding present the possibility of falling; falling can rupture a new implant that is not fully healed.

Regardless of what activity you wish to pursue, you should first discuss it with your doctor, so you don't ruin your new implants.

To learn more about plastic surgery and which procedures and treatments are available to you today, please contact Dr. Weil today to schedule your initial consultation.

posted by Patti at 12:27 PM