Realistically, How Soon After a Breast Reduction Can I, a Hair Stylist, Return to Work?

Hair stylists seem to return to work very quickly. Perhaps being self employed and not making money is a good motivator. They return as quick as surgeons. I have had a hair stylist have a facelift and return to work, a little worse for wear though in 2 days. And after a breast aug in 3 days. But realistically you may be sore, and tired. I recommend a week off entirely, and the second week half days, do the customers that cant wait but maybe 4 hours a day, as you will be tired. A breast reduction is major surgery after all. There are significant incisions and no lifting should be done. Good luck!

You are absolutely right: The problems with breast reduction in a hair stylist is to hold the arms up to shampoo, color and cut hairs.

My hair stylist patients on an average need two weeks before being able to return to work if no complications occur. Than if you are "independent" enough with your work schedule start slow with clients you know need little "work" and maybe limit the number of clients daily  for another 10-14 days. If you need less recovery time even better but forcing yourself to work to early will make you sore, unhappy and ultimately your clients too.