Hairstylist Here Getting MM. How Long Till I Can Be Comfortably Back at Work?

asked 8 months ago by DeeMarie
Latest answer by Brooke R. Seckel, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, time off work

Hi all, I will be getting a mommy makeover next week. I am a hairstylist but have cleared my schedule for a full 2 weeks. I am concerned about the lifting of my arms for blow drying and cutting. How much discomfort should I expect? Thanks in advance!

9 answers to Hairstylist Here Getting MM. How Long Till I Can Be Comfortably Back at Work?

Plan at least two weeks before return to Hairsylist work after Mommy Makeover

I assume you are having Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck. Two weeks should be adequate for your recovery from the Breast Augmentation to work as a Hair Stylist if you are healthy and fit and not significantly overweight. If you are not fit and overweight expect a longer recovery. If you are having additional procedures such as Liposuction and or Breast Lift then you may need 3 weeks. If your implants are p[laced under the Breast gland you will feel fine after a week. However if... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

Recovery from a mommy makeover

Two weeks should give you plenty of time to recover before work. However, you may want to start out with some half days to see how you'll do. Good luck!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Recovery from your Mommy Makeover

It is very common for mommy makeovers to include both breast and tummy procedures. Your surgeon will determine if you are a good candidate for a combined procedure based on your health status (past medical history) and your physicial exam. In addition, your surgeon will determine if an overnight stay at the hospital is warranted. After surgery, your pain should be well managed with 1-2 oral pain pills every 4-6 hours. All my mommy makeover patients are ambulating a few hours after surgery... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Mommy makeover recovery

I think you will need at least 4 weeks before you can go back to work, considering your occupation and use of arms. This is especially true if you are about to undergo sub muscular breast augmentation surgery and/or tummy tuck surgery. You are about to undergo major surgery and you will experience significant physical and emotional “ups and downs”. It may behoove you to speak to other patients who've undergone these procedures. Best wishes. more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Return to work after Mommy Makeover

You should be good to go after two weeks, but I would try to reduce your schedule for the first week you are back. You will tend to be a bit achy and will get tired easily. Check with your surgeon also. Good luck.

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Return to work after Mommy Makeover

Normally I would say two weeks is about the time many women take off after a Mommy Makeover, but this varies with each person and the type work they do. Having had a MM myself I can tell you that you will be tired. Your job is more physical than a desk job. Your hands are up and moving all day and your are on your feet. I would recommend that you schedule yourself shorter days for the first week back and see how you feel. Get plenty of rest and follow all your... more

Lori H. Saltz, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.ljcsc.com

Returning to Work After Mommy Makeover

Most of my patients are able to return to work after two weeks of recovery. You might want to schedule lightly the first couple of days to see how you do as yours is not a desk job but you are on your feet all day. If you over do it you may see swelling and feel fatigue. Also, try to schedule in some breaks your first few days where you can rest and elevate your feet. see video

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

Back at Work After Mommy Makeover

In general, most patients are back to work within 1-2 weeks after Mommy Makeover. There is usually more recovery time for the tummy tuck part than the breast part. Two weeks off is usually sufficient for most patients.

Arnold S. Breitbart, MD
Long Island Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover recovery

Hello, Two weeks will likely be sufficient. It's often the tummy tuck component that requires the most time for recovery. You may want to schedule your days a little light giving yourself a few breaks each day as you are more likely to get tired sooner within that first week back at work. All the best, Dr Repta