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How Much Time off Work is Appropriate for Breast Implants? I Wear Body Armor in my Job.

I work in security and wear body armor. I want breast implants but don't want to risk damaging them by returning to work too soon. I have read the...

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Breast Implant Recovery

I was wondering how many days I would need to be out of work after getting breast implants done. Does it matter on how the doctor inserts the implant?...

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Breast Implants and Mini Tummy Tuck...Under or Over Muscle For Most Natural Look?

I'm getting breast implants on March 26th and I'm not sure if I should get them over or under the muscle. I want the most natural looking and feeling...

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Returning to Work 5 Days Post Op Breast Implants?

I am having my surgery on a Wednesday and returning to work on Monday. I am a dental hygienist and have to adjust the overhead light and am cleaning...

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Breast Augmentation and Reduction. How Long Should I Take Off?

I am planning on getting a breast reduction on one side and a silicone implant on the other. Right now I work at a very physical place where I bend...

11 doctor answers

Removing 30 Year Old Implants. Approximate Costs For This?

I had saline breast implants put in, under the muscle, in 1983. Now that I am pushing 60 and my skin has lost elasticity, they feel very hard and I...

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I Am a Landscaper/gardener Considering Getting Breast Implants and Need to Know How Long I Should Take off of Work?

I have read that it takes about 6 weeks before you are allowed to participate in strenuous activity. Would doing basic landscape maintenance i.e...

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Im 46 a Meat Cutter my Job is Very Physical Will I Still Be Able to Work and How Long to Heal?

I'm wondering if breast implants will change my work performance and also being a butcher how long will I have to take off work my jobs duties are...

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