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I'm a Hairdresser when Can I Go Back to Work After a TT?

i'm a hairdresser..that is not hard work...how long should i be out Im having a tummy tuck with lipo...my job is a hair stylist..I stand..and cut hair my arms move do most of the work...walking around the chair some...but I can also stand in one spot and rotate the chair

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Holygirl 74 in phenix city,alabama

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When to resume work after tummy tuck

Hi, the usual recommendation for resuming light work after a tummy tuck is about 2 weeks but this can vary from patient to patient and only your surgeon will be able to give you the best recommendation based on the actual surgery and the way you are recovering. keep in mind that in most cases there are drains involved and those need to come out before most surgeons recommend resuming work. full activity can take 6 weeks or longer depending on your healing, so please check... more

Going Back to Work After a TT

Each patient is different, and the recommendations needs to be based on the specifics of the case. Typically, very light activities can resume in 2 weeks which will be slowly increased until week 6. see video

Going back to work after a tummy tuck

Every patient responds slightly different to surgery, so there will be a bit of variance to this question based upon you and how you happen to handle the experience. Most patients, however, use narcotic pain medication for 3-4 days after an abdominoplasty. I prefer my patients to remain slightly bent at the waist for about 7 days after surgery. Both of these issues would probably keep you from being able to work a normal day at work. I tell my patients to take 2 weeks off of work, but I have... more

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Interestingly enough, I have done tummy tucks (abdominoplasties) on several women who worked in beauty shops. All of the things being equal (they don't smoke, no medical problems), the primary determinant of how many days it takes to recover seems to be age. The younger you are, the quicker you recover. In my practice, all tummy tucks are done with correction of the separated abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis), and almost all of them have liposuction of the... more

Return to Work after Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to advise you in regards to returning to work and other activities. Much of his/her recommendations will be based on how you do and whether or not you experience any complications. I have found that often times patients underestimate the amount of recovery necessary after the tummy tuck operation; it is a relatively major operation and does require significant recovery time. Generally speaking, I advise my... more

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