I'm a Nail Tech, when Can I Go Back to Work After Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation?

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 one back into your regular routine.

Best wishes,

Brian Joseph MD FACS

A mommy makeover typically involves a tummy tuck and breast augmentation with or without a breast lift.  The breast part is the easiest to recover from.  The tummy tuck is what requires the longest recovery.  Typically 2 weeks are required until patients really start getting their energy back.  At that time they can drive a car and resume normal day to day activities.  Patients who have a desk job can often get back to half days at that time.  A full day a work can be too tiring.  By three weeks returning to work full time for a desk type job is realistic.  If the job is more strenuous then more time may be needed.  I imagine that manicures are easier than pedicures and by two weeks I could see getting back to work for half days to do manicures.  It would probably take three-four weeks before you could do full days of both manis and pedis.  I hope this helps.  Good luck and make sure you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.