Young woman sleeping after her breast augmentation procedure.

When Can You Swim, Fly, and Sleep On Your Side After Breast Augmentation Surgery? (Updated 2026)

While timelines vary, most Scottsdale-area patients can fly safely within 1 to 2 weeks after breast augmentation, return to swimming once incisions have healed, and resume side-sleeping after about 6 weeks. Most plastic surgeons have their own preferences and timelines for patient recovery, but a few general guidelines apply across the board. To achieve the …

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