It is such a personal thing some patients are so comfortable after major surgery and for others it takes for ever to feel comfortable. The problem is that if you go back to normal activity too soon you may increase you chances of bleeding or fluid collection under the flaps. If you have the possibility... more
Return to work 10 days after tummy tuck with breast lift and implants?
Can I return to work in 10 days after a full tummy tuck and breast lift with breast implants? I'm a dental assistant and I do a lot of moving around. Thanks.
3 answers to “Return to work 10 days after tummy...”
A: Return to Work Following Tummy Tuck & Mastopexy
Since you work as a dental assistant, I think 10 days is an insufficient time to take off following a TT and mastopexy with implants. I feel that you would need a minimum of three weeks before returning to work.
A: possible, but three weeks is more realistic after this much surgery
Because you are in a field which involves standing for long periods, three weeks after surgery to return to work is much more realistic than ten days, although each patient is different and you may be able to return to work sooner.
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