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I'm a Nail Tech, when Can I Go Back to Work After Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation?
I am a full time nail tech, I was wondering when is the earliest I can go back to work and should I avoid doin pedicures until 2 weeks or 6 weeks post op?
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asian_mama
in Cleveland, Ohio
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Listen to your body
Patients certainly vary as to their recovery process. Most plastic surgeons will provide guidelines for return to work, although this depends significantly on the patient's activity levels and the individual's pain tolerance. One to two weeks is probably average for thesse recommendations. I tell my patients that the rate limiting factor will not be the pain as much as it will be how tired they feel. I am hardly worried about popping sutures because pain will...
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When can I get back to work as a nail technician following a Mommy makeover involving a TT and BA?
Most patients can return to non-strenuous work following a TT and BA after 1-2 weeks. If you feel pretty well after that period you should be able to resume your nail treatments. But if you have soreness in your abdomen when you bend over doing pedicures then you should hold back another 1-2 weeks, Good luck!
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Mommy Makeover and Return to Work
Return to nonstrenuous work activities can probably begin at 1 to 2 weeks, depending upon the nature of the surgery and the pain tolerance of the individual. No strenuous activity should be performed for at least 4 to 6 weeks. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Returning to work after mommy makeover
Recovery after these procedures can vary greatly. On average most patients can return to work after approximately two weeks, but you will still need to avoid heavy lifting. You may find that you tire more easily than prior to surgery as your body is concentrating on healing. The best thing to do is listen to your body and act accordingly. Good luck!
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How much time should I take off of work after a Mommy Makeover procedure?
Great question!
The answer to this really depends on how active you are at work and how much potential lifting you may be doing. If you are working at a desk and not doing much lifting, you're probably fine to return to work in about 1.5-2 weeks but you really need to listen to your body.
For the most part, my patients are generally back to relatively normal activities within 2 weeks but everyone is a little different. Going back too quickly...
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Mommy Makeover Recovery
It is very common for mommy makeovers to include both breast and tummy procedures. After surgery, your pain should be well managed with 1-2 oral pain pills every 4-6 hours if needed. All my mommy makeover patients are ambulating a few hours after surgery (of course walking flexed at their waist given the tummy tuck). Most surgeons will likely recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 5-6 weeks. Most of my mommy makeover patients are comfortable...
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Time Off After Tummy Tuck
Thank you for your question.
This is an important part of your overall healing and outcome. If you try to do too much too soon you may have complications. In general, at least 2 weeks minimum should be taken off before returning back to work. If you are not responsible for lifting anything heavy at work than it should be okay for you being a nail tech. However, expect to feel tired mid-way through your day. Starting back 1/2 days sometimes helps ease...
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Tummy Tuck
Going back to any work after surgery is an important consideration. Remembe that you have gone through alot to have nice results and your body needs time to heal and you need time to recover. After a tummy tuck and augmentation combined I think you need 2 weeks of no work and taking it easy. Let your wounds get on the way to uncomplicated healing. Week 3 start back to work with a lighter schedule, no lifting and light duty use of your arms, eg. typing or manicures...
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Return to work after mommy makeover
Hi,
Great question. Everyone heals at different rates. Assuming you are healthy, non diabetic and a non smoker, i would agree with most of the posts here: 2 weeks is a MINIMUM time to return to nails. A nail tech does some physical work as well as sitting type work. I think you will find that even at two weeks, you are tired and exhausted after a full day of work. If you MUST return to work at two weeks, try to avoid the more strenuous duties and stick with the lighter work. Also,...
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Back to Work
Every persons job is different and different requirements of lifting, standing, sitting, and bending. A nail tech usually sits for a prolonged period of time. I would tell you to give it about 10-14 days depending on the extent of you surgery. It is very important that you do get up and walk around between cleints to help your circulation. Doing pedicures requires bending and leaning over and you may not be comfortable doing this for 21 days. Again, this depends...
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