Breast surgery before summer? What about summer activities such as bathing, swimming, diving or flying?

Healing process after breast surgery

The healing process after breast surgery takes a while. Nevertheless, you don't have to miss out on typical summer activities if you choose your surgery date carefully and in good time. When planning, it is important to consider the following:

Sun exposure

You must bear in mind that sun exposure can increase scarring. It is therefore important that the surgical scar is always well covered during your vacation, especially when sunbathing. If this is implemented, as explained below, you can enjoy the warm sun without any problems.

Bathing in the lake, sea or bathing establishment

Before the scars have fully healed, bathing and swimming are absolutely not recommended, as there is otherwise a risk of infection. However, after three to four weeks, as soon as the plasters are removed, swimming is no longer a problem.

Sports activities (swimming, snorkeling, diving and more)

Six to eight weeks after surgery, you can resume sports activities. This means that you can actively swim, snorkel, dive or walk again, but you may still feel a restriction in your overhead movements (e.g. when crawling).

Getting on a plane after surgery

You can get back on a plane and fly on vacation without any worries just a few days after breast augmentation. It has been proven that neither air nor water pressure have any effect on the breast implants.
It is only important that the surgical scar is in good condition before you fly on vacation. The operated breast should be shown to the treating plastic surgeon beforehand during the follow-up check and vacation plans such as any sports activities should be discussed with him.

Sports after aesthetic breast augmentation

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Sports after a ästhetic breast lift

Ideal planning of your breast surgery

If you are not a sports fanatic, it is sufficient to plan your breast surgery four weeks before your summer vacation. This means you can go swimming again without any problems or risks. If you also want to do sports during your summer vacation, you should plan your breast surgery around eight weeks in advance. As described above, sun exposure and a flight abroad are generally not a problem, as long as you follow the instructions of your doctor.

A breast surgery at Breast Atelier: Quality surgery at a transparent fixed price

The Breast Atelier's team of doctors consists of specialists with several years of professional experience who work under the medical supervision of Dr. med. Cédric A. George, the founder of the Pyramid Clinic (today Plastic Surgery Pyramid), which is renowned far beyond the country's borders. His Center for Plastic Surgery, which is now one of the market leaders in Switzerland, has set the standards in terms of quality and reliability in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

Under the patronage of the Plastic Surgery Pyramid, these standards are also accessible to a wider audience in the Breast Atelier. Our specialists in plastic surgery are the guarantors of quality surgery.

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