What Can I Expect For Recovery Time From BA and TT w/ Lipo?

On May 11th I plan on having breast augmentation with memory gel implants, liposuction on stomach, hips and legs and a mini tummy tuck. I took 9 days off of work - is this enough time? Also, how long will it take me to see my results? I'm hoping to be able to enjoy this summer and look good. Thank you!

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Back to work after surgery.

It all the depends on the type of work that you do. If he works in an office and your job is not physically demanding 9 days seems appropriate. If he dig ditches 6 weeks might be more appropriate. You should expect to see the improvement from the breast enlargement and tummy tuck right away. The breast implants may take a bit of time to settle into position. The improvement from the liposuction may be overwhelmed early on by swelling that occurs after surgery and it is not uncommon for... more

Recovery after Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Thank you for the question. No, the majority of my patients require more than 9 days off work after breast augmentation and tummy tuck surgery (average 3-5 weeks). Much of your recovery time will depend on your specific situation and factors such as pain threshold, personality/disposition, amount of surgery performed, and the exact type of work you perform. Since you are about to undergo a major operation ( with significant physical and emotional ups and downs to be expected)... more

What to expect after breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction

It is important to remember that healing time and results vary from patient to patient. After having a breast augmentation, mini tummy tuck, and liposuction of multiple areas, I would say that rest is very important for the first 7-10 days. After that, you may return to work if your job is not very physically demanding. Even if you are able to return to work and are feeling great, remember that your body still has a great deal of healing to undergo. Exercise, lifting anything... more

Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck with Liposuction

Hi and thanks for the question. After Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck with Liposuction, I recommend for my patients a 6-8 week period of avoiding heavy lifting or causing the abdominal muscles to contract or tighten. So, it all depends on your job. After a few months, the swelling and healing process usually stabilizes but there are some aspects such as the scars which change over a year. Best of luck!

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Recovery time from breast augmentation and tummy tuck with liposuction

Hi! Thank you for your question. When it comes to how much recovery time you will need off of work, you need to consider several factors. First off, the type of work you do affects how much time you'll need - do you do a lot of heavy lifting or physically demanding activities? Also, whether or not you are smoker (smoking slows down the healing process) and how high your pain threshold is also affects the recovery period. I do suggest going into detail with your board... more

Recovery time from breast augmentation, liposuction, and tummy tuck

Thank you for your question. It would be my hope that your plastic surgeon or one of the surgeon's nurses answered these questions for you at your consultation. If not, then in general, about 1-2 weeks is the usual to get off pain medication, driving, and back to a desk job. If your job is physically demanding, then 4-6 is more like it. You should see results immediately but it will take a total of about three months for the implants to drop into position and for the swelling from... more