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How Long After Breast Reduction Will I Need off from my Waitressing Job?

asked 11 months ago by angie2882 in WI
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: recovery, timing

I've been trying to figure this out, but I'm hearing everything from 2 weeks to 6-8 weeks or more! I can switch to hosting (for quite a pay cut) for a while to virtually eliminate lifting and reaching, but it's still 4-6 hours on my feet walking around the whole time. I wouldn't think that would be a problem, but I'm reading that women are very easily fatigued for at least a few months. I'm 28, don't smoke, no other medical conditions, and generally pretty strong for a girl. Any estimates?

4 answers to How Long After Breast Reduction Will I Need off from my Waitressing Job?

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Recovery post breast reduction surgery

Recovery can vary between patients depending on the severity and complexity of each case. After breast reduction surgery, it is important to prevent any complications during the healing process. I would recommend that you refrain from any heavy lifting and strenuous activity involved in waitressing for atleast 4-6 weeks. Consult your surgeon with any concerns prior to returning to work.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Working after breast reduction

Recovery after breast reduction is a 'bell shaped' curve as some recover very quickly, and others not so. Most of our younger patients will be out and about or working after a week, perhaps two. There are no muscles involved, and soreness and lifting is not a big issue. Also the short scar technique has also sped the recovery. If you believe you can do it you are most of the way there. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Time off work after breast reduction

Two weeks will be more than enough time to take off from work to recover from a breast reduction. The surgery does not involve dissection of your pectoral muscle therefore the recovery is not that involved. Even working as a waitress should be ok after two weeks. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction Recovery Time

I tell all patients to avoid strenuous activities using their upper arms at the shoulder level for six weeks after the breast reduction. Also I caution them to avoid bouncing, jogging, horse-back riding and any other high-impact type activities for six weeks after their surgery. Most of our breast reduction patients return to desk-type job activities (in your case, hosting) at seven to fourteen days after the surgery, barring any unforseen healing complications that might slow... more
L. Dwight Baker, MD

Dothan Plastic Surgeon

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