What are the restrictions after breast implant surgery?
The recovery period is about one to two weeks. Driving is restricted for 2 weeks, also lifting and reaching up with the arms. Your elbows must be kept at your waist for 2 weeks. This means no pullover shirts and no combing of the hair. Limited exercise (walking, stationary bike) can be resumed at 2 weeks with approval from Dr. Roberts; full exercise can be resumed at 5 to 6 weeks. Most patients return to work about 7 to 10 days after the surgery if the job performance requires only light duty, such as office work, or sales, etc. You will need to sleep on your back for 6 to 8 weeks after surgery.
