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Return to Work in 13 Days After Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation?

asked 2 years ago by shelly66 in tucson az
Latest answer by C. Bob Basu, MD
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having breast lift (most extensive one) with aug,. and tummy tuck, i am a hairstylist will i be ok in 13 days to work?

14 answers to Return to Work in 13 Days After Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation?

Mommy Makeover Recovery

It is very common for mommy makeovers to include both breast and tummy procedures. Your surgeon will determine if you are a good candidate for a combined procedure based on your health status (past medical history) and your physicial exam. In addition, your surgeon will determine if an overnight stay at the hospital is warranted. After surgery, your pain should be well managed with 1-2 oral pain pills every 4-6 hours. All my mommy makeover patients are ambulating a few hours after... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Recovery and time off following

In many ways the combined surgery can slow you down. Recovery from breast implants requires 3-5 days off of work for a desk job. Time off and recovery from a tummy tuck typically takes about 2 weeks from a desk job. However when they are combined, it makes it more difficult to get out of bed because instead of using your stomach muscles (which have been repaired in the tummy tuck) to assist you, you will use your arms but those will be sore from under the muscle placement of... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Recovery after a breast augmentation and tummy tuck

Two weeks should be fine to return to work after a breast augmentation and tummy tuck surgery. You should avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activity with your arms for about four weeks however. As a hairstylist, your most difficult task may be holding the hairdryer,however by two weeks this should not be an issue for you. Some patients can even go back to work in one week, but most patients are more comfortable with the two week time period. Best wishes, Dr. Bruno... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Return to work after breast lift, augmentation and tummy tuck

It is usually safe to return to work 2 weeks after a mommy makeover involving breast augmentation, lift and tummy tuck procedures you are undergoing. Always check with your surgeon and follow his/her recommendations if you are unsure.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Realistic expectations

I will usualy tell patients that they will need at least 2 weeks off of work after a Tummy Tuck combo or just a Tummy Tuck procedure. Going back to soon, could cause unforseen post operative problems, but certinly if you are healing properly and your Drains are removed from your Tummy Tuck going back to work sooner is fine. Consult with at least 3 different surgeons and perhaps talk to their previous patients. Remember everyone heals at a... more

Linda Swanson, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Re: returning to work

After a breast augmentation, my patients can return to work after 3 days. After a tummy tuck it isusually a week.

Howard T. Bellin, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck, breast lift , augmentation

You know your self and body. You know your tolerance. Discuss these issues with your Plastic Surgeon. When you and your plastic surgeon are comfortable then you can go back to work. Remember complications can happen and this will delay your return to work. If you are investing in your self then give royr body ALL the time to heal

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

RECOVERY TIME AFTER MOMMY MAKEOVER (BREAT AUGMENTATION AND TUMMY TUCK)

Many of my patients return to SITTING work 7-9 days after a mommy makeover surgery. If your work requires standing, twisting, using your arms (such as your work), I recommend at least 3-4 weeks of recovery. You CAN return to modified work, if your employer has such a position for you.

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

Post-op Recovery after Tummy tuck

There is a wide range of post-op recovery experiences. Some patients have very little discomfort and others have very much. I think that a lot of this has two do with one's expectations and preconceived ideas. A hairstylist is on her feet and standing up most of the time. This is not a bad position for the postoperative period, the abdomen is flat and providing there is good elastic support, I don't think this would be so bad. Elastic support hose for legs would be a good... more

Rodney A. Green, MD
Cleveland Plastic Surgeon

That sounds a little soon

Returning to work after a tummy tuck varies with the procedure and the patient. In my experience most patients need 3 weeks to really start feeling good and ease back into work like hairdressing slowly. Standing all day does take its toll as you will see when you go back to work. You may find your arms tired after the aug mastopexy as well and may have to take more breaks. Let us know how everything works out. Good luck.

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Recovery period after multiple procedures

To be honest with you...because of your profession and the complexity of your surgery which inolves multiple procedures, I would not return back to work until you are about 4-6 weeks post-op surgery. In order to avoid risks of complications it is best for you to avoid standing for long periods of time and blowdrying may be uncomfortable. I ask my patients to stay hunched over for atleast 4 weeks to prevent superficial openings. You have a lot of healing to do, so take it easy and wait... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Recovery after a breast lift, augment and tummy tuck

In most circumstances, a woman would feel pretty good after thirteen days having had the surgery you have had. But, as a hair stylist, I fear you will have less of a chance to return to work full time with your profession than what other women would expect. In your work you will have close physical contact with your clients, you will need to use your arms extended throughout the day and you will have to spend most of your working time standing. The use of... more

John K. Long, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Returning to work after mommy makeover

Everyone recovers at a difference pace and there are variables such as the size of the implants that can have an effect also. As a hairstylist you are on your feet all day and using your arms, so what I would suggest is a gradual return to work rather than committing to a full schedule your first day back. Your plastic surgeon should be able to give you specific advice.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

baxterplasticsurgery.com

Return to work in 13 days after tummy tuck and breast

Your question is not easy to answer. You should ONLY follow the advise of your chosen surgeon NOT use over the internet. In my practice from the operation you describe I would not allow my patient to return to work until 3 weeks or 1 month. From MIAMI Dr. B