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Is 9 Days Enough Time off Work During Augmentation and Lift Surgery?
I work a desk job and I'm planning to be off work for 9 days I was wondering if this is a realistic timeframe for returning to work?
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Imbossy21
in DC
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Time off Work
One week should be sufficient time off for work that is not physically demanding. Bear in mind that each individual responds differently in terms of pace of recovery. Your surgeon will be in the best position to respond to a question like this.
All the best for an uneventul recovery.
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Return to Work After Breast Augmentation
This should be plenty of time for your early recovery since you work a desk job. At this point you should be able to be off your prescription pain pills and take Motrin type medication and therefore be able to drive. I would still be careful for another 2 to 3 weeks before you did something strenuous such as exercise. It takes about this time frame till your wounds are healed that you will not cause any damage. Regardless, the person who did your surgery knows best since they did your operation.
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Lift and augmentation and return to work
It is quite possible that after 9 days you may be able to go back to work at a desk job if there are no complications.
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Time off after Breast Augmentation
As long as you stay away from heavy lifting, you should be fine to go back to work in 9 days. Be sure to discuss this with your Plastic Surgeon prior to your surgery.
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Time off after augmentation
Yes, I think that nine days off after breast augmentation should be fine as long a you do not need to be doing heavy lifting, pushing or pulling. Check with your surgeon though. Good luck.
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Returning to work after augmentation and lift
Since you stated you have a desk job, nine days off should be just fine. I generally advise no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 4 weeks. You need to give time for all your incisions to heal. Please touch base with your plastic surgeon to get his/her specific recommendations. Best of luck!
Dr. Basu
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Returning to work
Based on the type of work you described, nine days should be adequate time off for recovery. You will still have lifting and some exercise restrictions for several weeks if your implants are placed beneath the muscle.
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Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift and Time Off From Work
For a sedentary job with little physical exertion return to work in a week is reasonable. The breast augmentation, if placed in submuscular fashion, is the more painful of the two procedures. You will need 4 to 6 weeks before returning to exercise or any type of exertion. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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How many days do I need to take off after breast augmentation surgery?
Thanks very much for your question. I think 9 days off is an appropriate amount of time prior to returning to work. You will still be sore at that point, but it will be safe to go back to work.
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Recovery After Breast Augmentation
Nine days off following breast augmentation should be enough for a desk job. For most patients I recommend a rapid recovery approach, with early motion but no aerobics for 10 days, with full activity at 3 weeks. Typically, patients can return to work that does not require heavy lifting in 5-7 days. Good luck to you.
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Is 9 Days Enough Time off Work During Augmentation and Lift Surgery?
Most of my patients return to work after a long weekend after a BA/lift. As long as you do not expect having to lift anything heavy, you should be OK. I do use Pain Catheters in my patients and I do find this helps with their recovery. Good luck!
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Nine days
Hello. Nine days should be a good amount of down time before going back to work. It differs with each patient thought. I would recommend talking with your surgeon for specific details about your surgery to have a better idea of how much time you should take off work.
Jaime Perez, MD
Breast Augmentation Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa
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Most patients can return to a desk job within a week after breast augmentation and breast lift.
In my practice I permit patients to resume activities that do not involve vigorous use of the arms or result in jostling of the breasts as soon as they feel comfortable. This would include a desk job and driving to get to that job.
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Return to Work after Breast Augmentation/Lifting Surgery?
Thank you for the question. Understanding, that your plastic surgeon is your best resource when it comes to guidance about return to work and/or postoperative activities, most patients are able to return to this job approximately 7 days after breast augmentation/lifting surgery. Of course, there will be variability based on a specific patient's pain threshold, the exact procedure performed, as well as the specific activities required at the workplace.
Again, your plastic surgeon...
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Hi There,
Here's a link that may help you with your research:
Downtime For Breast Lift with Implants?
Hopefully this helps!