How Long After Breast Augmentation Can I Swim?

HOW DOES A BREAST AUGMENTATION WORK?

It helps to understand how breast augmentation is performed to gauge the best time to swim after the procedure. 

Every breast enhancement is unique to the patient, and the choices for the shape, consistency, and volume of the implants are based on your anatomy and Dr. Stile’s recommendation for what will look best. Implants can be saline or silicone, round or teardrop-shaped, and vary in volume. 

You will also consider the placement of the implants in relation to the pectoralis muscles. Subglandular placement is above the muscle and beneath the existing breast tissue. Submuscular is entirely below the pectoralis muscle. Then, there’s Dr. Stile’s specialty, dual-plane, where the upper 2/3 of the implant is placed below the muscle, and the lower 1/3 remains above. The breasts move more naturally during physical activity while maintaining their typical soft feel.

AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION?

Ideal candidates are unhappy with smaller breasts, have asymmetrical concerns, or are having implants to increase volume after weight loss or a prior procedure, such as a mastectomy. Dr. Stile will consider your skin’s elasticity, existing breast tissue, and other lifestyle factors in making his recommendations for your most optimum implant choices. In some cases, patients may choose fat transfer to augment the breasts rather than implants. A comprehensive consultation with Dr. Stile can help you decide on the best options for you.

HOW LONG AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION CAN I SWIM?

The recovery timeline for each patient often differs based on your body’s ability to heal. Planning for your big swimsuit reveal after having breast implants should account for when it’s safest for you to get in the water as well as caring for your healing incisions in the sun. Dr. Stile frequently uses a small incision around the bottom curve of the areola to insert the implants, which is easily covered by most swimsuits. If the incision is at the inframammary fold or hidden in the armpit, having sunscreen of at least SPF 30 or higher is recommended to protect this sensitive skin. There are also silicone-based scar gels to help protect and heal incisions into thin, barely-noticeable scars.

During the first 1-2 weeks, you likely won’t feel up to much more than light activity, such as walking or light errands. Patients typically return to work around 2 weeks and slowly reintegrate light-to-moderate exercise into their routines around this time. Depending on your healing progress, Dr. Stile will clear you for more strenuous exercise—including swimming—around 4 weeks after your procedure.

Dr. Stile and his staff will make you feel like you’re family. They really care and it shows. I had a breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction. Dr. Stile is very talented. I couldn’t be happier results. I highly highly recommend him!

– Elicia L.

Best plastic surgeon in Las Vegas. Picking the best doctor to perform procedures is important and I wouldn’t chose any other plastic surgeon. My eyes still look great!

– Susan S.

I’m a mother of 2 and I recently had a breast augmentation done by Dr. Stiles. I had a lift with an implant. I explained to Dr. Stiles that I wanted full and perky breast, but I didn’t want them to be too large . He achieved the perfect look for me! My entire experience has been wonderful thus far. His assistant Cynthia is also amazing. She was available to address my concerns day or night. If you are looking for a cosmetic surgeon in Vegas. I highly recommend Dr. Stiles and his entire staff.

– Caren M.

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WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION?

It’s normal to experience swelling and discomfort as you get used to the new shape, size, and weight of your enhanced breasts, and it can take several months for the implants to settle into their final position. You’ll begin to feel like yourself again much sooner than that, however, and can be ready to show off your beach body in as little as 4 weeks. Best of all, you can display your confidence and enjoy creating new memories with your friends and loved ones.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Please fill out the form on this page to request an in-person consultation and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Stile Aesthetics will reach out to you promptly. You can also call our office directly at (702) 551-6603.

Stile Aesthetics serves Las Vegas, NV & Surrounding Areas.

Dr. Frank L. Stile, MD, FACS

Dr. Frank L. Stile is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His office is in Las Vegas. The office is luxuriously appointed and has won awards for original designs and decor. His practice provides the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Stile has had the privilege of helping over 10,000 patients achieve their cosmetic surgical goals. Originally from New York City, Dr. Stile graduated high school at the age of 15 and began medical training at the City University of New York’s Accelerated 7-year combined Undergraduate and Medical School Program. He completed his clinical training at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. His post-doctorate training included 12 years of residency. During that time, Dr. Stile received specialized surgical training at four academic institutions of excellence. He is the published author of articles and book chapters in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery literature. He has presented research at National and International Plastic Surgery Conferences. Dr. Stile regularly visits with leaders in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, facilitating the exchange of ideas and constantly refining his techniques. Dr. Stile has long held an interest in the martial sciences, specifically mixed martial arts. His personal and professional relationships with the stars of MMA have made him the most trusted and requested plastic surgeon by champions of the sport. Dr. Stile has innovated and published techniques for both treating new facial injuries and preventing recurrent injuries in “cut-prone” fighters. His work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, Maxim Magazine, and Real Fighter Magazine, in addition to numerous television and radio shows. Dr. Stile is an avid illustrator, painter, and sculptor. His work adds to the decor of both his home and office. He is also the published author of two children’s books. His greatest accomplishment, second only to being a husband and father, was the establishment of the Frank L. Stile Foundation in 2011. The goal of this non-profit was to serve and support the needs of children in crisis. To date, this initiative has helped provide over TEN MILLION meals for food insecure children and their families in addition to providing resources for medical care.

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