When Can I Drive After Breast Implants?

Plastic surgery procedures require varied amounts of downtime. This recuperation period will depend on the specific surgery and the patient. The recovery can be difficult for patients experiencing pain and discomfort. Once three to seven days have passed, most patients should be through the worst pain; however, this doesn’t mean they have fully recovered.

There are daily tasks you will need to avoid for several weeks post-operation. For example, if you have had breast augmentation, activities you should avoid include exercising, lifting heavy objects, sleeping in certain positions–even driving. Since you will undoubtedly have places you need to go, when can you drive after breast augmentation?

Medical Advice

The best way to determine when you may be ready to resume driving after breast augmentation is to consult with your doctor. Most surgeons will recommend patients avoid driving while they are taking post-surgery medications, specifically those prescribed for pain. These medicines can impact your motor skills and your mental state. Driving in this state can be dangerous to you and others.

Personal Comfort

Another thing to consider before driving is your comfort level. After surgery, you may experience fatigue or other symptoms that make you feel uncomfortable driving. If you have finished your pain medication, ensure you are physically able to drive. Take your mental state into account as well. Lack of sleep can produce similar effects to those of medication. You should be well-rested and comfortable controlling your car when you get behind the wheel again.

Safety First

Medication can interfere with your ability to drive a car safely. Driving involves making split-second decisions, and medication can decrease the speed with which you can make those decisions. For your sake and the sake of other drivers, it’s crucial to avoid driving until you feel mentally and physically prepared.

Recovery Time

After surgery, you should give yourself plenty of time to recover. Pain from your procedure should decrease after three to five days. If necessary–and recommended by your surgeon–you can take over-the-counter medicines to help with any discomfort or pain you may be feeling.

Once your pain has improved and you have stopped taking prescription pain medication, you should be able to resume driving. Most patients reach this point a few days to a week after surgery. Surgeons suggest waiting a week before driving, whatever your pain level. This period allows your body to get rid of the medicines the anesthesiologist administered before your procedure.

You can return to most activities after two weeks, though continue to avoid strenuous exercise. Full recovery comes four to six weeks after your procedure.

Consult Your Surgeon

The surgeon you choose to perform your procedure should be skilled in breast surgery. They should also have a good reputation in patient care. Choosing a highly-skilled surgeon and following their instructions before and after surgery will help you have a successful operation and excellent results.

Conclusion

Breast augmentation will temporarily impact your daily routine. You should avoid things like exercise and driving. Make sure your surgeon clears you to drive before resuming this activity. Put the safety of yourself and others first, and ensure your mind and body are healthy and alert enough to drive.

At Allure Esthetic, you can be confident that Dr. Javad Sajan will guide you through your cosmetic journey. Call us at (206) 209-0988 to schedule a consultation today.