Mommy Makeover: Q&A
Ask a QuestionReturning to Work from a MM After 1 Week Only - Will I Be Ok?
Hello to all, Thank you in advance for your replies.... I'm schedule for a MM on Nov 19 of this year, the thing is I only get a week off work - no exceptions. I'm starting to worry if I will be ok to return to work in just 1 week. Will I be able to drive on my own? How to I deal with the drains? I'm a export freight forwarding agent so I will be sitting down for the most part. Any reccomendations to make the transition back to work smoother?
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sent4rmabove23
in Miami, FL
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Recovering From a Mommy Makeover
Thank you for the question. the amount of time need for recovery will be dependent on what procedures are done. A mommy makeover is not the same for everyone. Having said that it is not unreasonable to be able to return to work after 7 to 10 days if your job does not require heavy lifting and/or strenuous labor. Patients will tolerate having the drains in during this time. if your current occupation requires heavy lifting then most surgeons will recommend 4 to 6 weeks to allow for adequate...
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Working After A Mommy Makeover
Beginning with work one week after a mommy makeover is possible for many patients, but there will likely be some discomfort. Drains usually stay in from 10 days to 2 weeks depending on the surgeon. You should be able to sit after one week, but you should talk to your surgeon about the risks and steps you need to take to achieve a complete recovery.
Jaime Perez, MD
Mommy Makeover Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa
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Mommy Makeover Recovery
It is very common for mommy makeovers to include both breast and tummy procedures. 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 (of course walking flexed at their waist given the tummy tuck). Most surgeons will likely recommend no heavy lifting or...
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Recovery time after mommy makeover
Your recovery time will depend on 1) your pain threshold, 2) your overall health, and 3) complexity of your mommy makeover surgery. I have patients who have gone back to work couple days vs. couple weeks postop. As long as you are taking narcotic pain medicine, you should not be driving. You can hide drains if you wear not so snug clothes. Drains normally stay in 1-2 weeks depending on the amount of fluid your body makes. Although I encourage all my patients to...
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Heading Back to Work 1 week after a Mommy Makeover
This type of conversation always worries me. As plastic surgeons, we always strive to make our patient's recovery as safe and comfortable as possible. Regardless, the early postoperative period can be stressful for the patient.
I find the most stressed out patients are those who are trying to cut corners and get back to work sooner than recommended. This can result in unnecessary complications from moving too much too early or loss of job if there is a setback...
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Return to work following a mommy makeover.
One week may be a bit early for a return to work. Recovery does depend upon the degree of surgery being performed. An abdominoplasty alone can take a few weeks before one is back to their normal routine. A frank discussion with both your plastic surgeon and your boss is imperative.
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Return to work after mommy makeover
Mommy makeovers are designed for each individual patient but usually include some type of breast surgery and a tummy tuck. Recovery depends on exactly what is done. The biggest factor is whether or not muscle plication (tightening) is performed with the abdominoplasty. If the muscles are repaired then there is more tightness and more discomfort. For a desk job a week off work should be adequate as long as you recognize that you will not be 100% (especially...
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Recovery time after mommy makeover
Most patients return to work 1-2 weeks after mommy makeover. If you are planning to return after just 1 week, you should expect to still have discomfort, perhaps significant, and you may still have a drain. Since everybody's recovery time may be different, you may or may not feel completely ready to return to work at 1 week.
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Returning to work 1 week after Mommy Make Over?
Thank you for your question.
Based on your question, I think you may benefit from additional time with your plastic surgeon to discuss the plan procedure and the recovery process involved. “Mommy makeover” surgery, regardless of exactly what procedure performed, is major surgery and involves a significant recovery ( often with significant physical and emotional challenges). This recovery process may be underestimated by many patients.
In my practice, I generally ask...
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Returning to work one week after mommy makeover
Depending on your pain tolerance, how large the implants that are placed and the type of tummy tuck that is performed, you may be able to return to work in one week, but you are likely to still be sore or uncomfortable. Usually, plan on 7-10 days at least. You may get tired at work and not be able to work a full day initially. The drains can be hidden under your clothing. With a desk job, you should make a point of getting up and walking around for 10-15 minutes every...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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