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Recovery Time for Breast Implants and Liposuction

asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by David Shafer, MD
Question viewed 207 times
Tags: assistance, combination, recovery, time off work

I am planning on getting breast implants and also stomach liposuction done at the same time in September. How many days would I need to plan to be away from work? Will I need someone there to take care of me?

7 answers to Recovery Time for Breast Implants and Liposuction

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When can return to work following a breast augmentation and liposuction

As indicated from the other answers, the time needed off from work following a breast augmentation and liposuction is somewhat variable. It would depend on your pain threshold/tolerance as well as the type of work that you are returning to. For a relatively sedentary job (desk; no heavy lifting), you may be able to return to work by 5 to 7 days. If your job is much more physically demanding such as requiring heavy lifting, you should wait longer than a week due to an increased risk of... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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One week after breast augmentation and liposuction generally enough

How long to take off after having breast augmentation and liposuction varies with the individual and what she does. The heavier the work she does, the more time she should take off. The healthier the patient, the less time that she needs off after surgery. Also, the more areas and more fat that is removed during liposuction, the longer the recovery. But generally speaking, one week after breast augmentation and liposuction, the patient is ready to return to light duty... more
James Tang, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery time after surgery is variable.

The most important factor in determining how much time away from work you need depends on your pain threshold. Some people feel great the next day, some feel unwell for a full week. Another factor is you job. People with office type jobs can get back much quicker than those whose jobs are more physical. In general I suggest to my patients to take a week off, but they may feel well after just a couple of days. You should have someone with you after you had an... more
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery for Breast Implants and Liposuction

In most cases, just a few days off of work will be sufficient. For instance, have the surgery on Friday and return to work on Wednesday. However, every patient is different and we would need to see pictures or examine you in person to know if you are a good surgical candidate and to know the extent of liposuction that you requrie. Good Luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Recovery time for breast augmentation and liposuction

The recovery time following breast augmentation and liposuction can vary several days depending on your threshold for pain and discomfort. It might be possible to return to work within 3 or 4 days. Expect soreness and discomfort for that period of time. If you can afford it, plan on taking a full week off from work. Good luck! see video
Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation and Liposuction are relatively easy to recover from

Breast augmentation and liposuction are fairly easy procedures to recover from. The painful part of the breast procedure is the placement of the implants under your muscle (more painful but worth it!). I usually tell my patients to take a week off of work and it is definitely nice if you can plan for someone to give you some help on surgery day and possibly the day after. Liposuction will make you feel like you had a very intense workout and your body will be sore in the treated areas.... more
David Rankin, MD

Jupiter Plastic Surgeon

www.aquaplasticsurgery.com

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Recovery from breast augmentation and liposuction

The recovery from breast augmentation and liposuction varies. I usually tell patients to take it easy for about a week after srugery. If you have a desk job you may be able to get back within the week. The breast augmentation is usually the more painful of the two.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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