I would like to have a breast lift, a breast augmentation and a tummy tuck w/ liposuction on the sides next year. I work at a desk job and have to request the time off. To give an idea, I was up and cleaning about 5 days after my c-section, although it would still get sore at the end of the day. How soon can I be at my desk job? Is 10 days sufficient? I sit down most of the day and if it helps, I am 24 years old, 5'4" and weighing 116 pounds.
Answer: Time for recovery after Mommy Makeover? Because it sounds like you have a fairly high tolerance for pain, I think that you could be back to work around 10-14 days. No lifting more than 20 lbs. for about 6 weeks. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Minimum recovery time A recovery with Mastopexy, breast Augmentation and tummy tuck can look very overwhelming because of the multiple areas involved. As surgeons we understand the need not to feel "comatose" secondary to medications, but we also know that its important to take your pain medication as scheduled in the early days of surgery to avoid those "un bearable" stretches In my practice i often combine Multi Modal Therapy (3-4 different pain medications taken at different intervals) along with anaesthetic blocks (such as a TAP or Spinal). These two modalities have changed how my patients recover and most of them are in good spirits by as early as a few days, and none of them have the nasty side effects of excessive narcotic use. Most patients are able to perform their normal activities of daily living at around 10 to 14 days and this includes most desk jobs. It does takes about 2-4 months for full recovery. Women with small children usually need help with their children for about 3 weeks.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Minimum recovery time A recovery with Mastopexy, breast Augmentation and tummy tuck can look very overwhelming because of the multiple areas involved. As surgeons we understand the need not to feel "comatose" secondary to medications, but we also know that its important to take your pain medication as scheduled in the early days of surgery to avoid those "un bearable" stretches In my practice i often combine Multi Modal Therapy (3-4 different pain medications taken at different intervals) along with anaesthetic blocks (such as a TAP or Spinal). These two modalities have changed how my patients recover and most of them are in good spirits by as early as a few days, and none of them have the nasty side effects of excessive narcotic use. Most patients are able to perform their normal activities of daily living at around 10 to 14 days and this includes most desk jobs. It does takes about 2-4 months for full recovery. Women with small children usually need help with their children for about 3 weeks.
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February 20, 2021
Answer: Typically with 3-4 you can be back at a sitting desk Hi there, this is a great question. Typically, patients can be sitting at a desk within 3-4 days following the surgery, provided that you are no longer taking any narcotic pain medications.
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Answer: Typically with 3-4 you can be back at a sitting desk Hi there, this is a great question. Typically, patients can be sitting at a desk within 3-4 days following the surgery, provided that you are no longer taking any narcotic pain medications.
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February 15, 2021
Answer: 2 weeks for a desk job Great question. The key point here is that you work at a desk job. After a tummy tuck or breast augmentation, I recommend patients to not do any heavy lifting for 6 weeks. Tummy tucks also require drains which are removed within a week or two after surgery. The first week or two it is also harder to walk straight as I like to get the abdominal skin really tight after surgery to make sure you have a great result. After 2 weeks, your drains are gone, you can usually walk straight, and you may be sore but feel much better. At this point you can do your desk job. Try not to do too much, even if you feel great, because if you exercise or do a lot of cleaning even after 2 weeks you can build up fluid under your skin and compromise your result. Continue to wear compression and listen to your body. If you were a nurse or did another job requiring heavy lifting, you could only go back to work at 2 weeks on partial duty, with no heavy lifting allowed at all. After 6 weeks there are no restrictions. -Dr. David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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Answer: 2 weeks for a desk job Great question. The key point here is that you work at a desk job. After a tummy tuck or breast augmentation, I recommend patients to not do any heavy lifting for 6 weeks. Tummy tucks also require drains which are removed within a week or two after surgery. The first week or two it is also harder to walk straight as I like to get the abdominal skin really tight after surgery to make sure you have a great result. After 2 weeks, your drains are gone, you can usually walk straight, and you may be sore but feel much better. At this point you can do your desk job. Try not to do too much, even if you feel great, because if you exercise or do a lot of cleaning even after 2 weeks you can build up fluid under your skin and compromise your result. Continue to wear compression and listen to your body. If you were a nurse or did another job requiring heavy lifting, you could only go back to work at 2 weeks on partial duty, with no heavy lifting allowed at all. After 6 weeks there are no restrictions. -Dr. David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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August 1, 2019
Answer: Mommy Makeover Thanks for the question. It takes 3-4 weeks for your body to recover and return to daily life without any problems. I wish you all the best.
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Answer: Mommy Makeover Thanks for the question. It takes 3-4 weeks for your body to recover and return to daily life without any problems. I wish you all the best.
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November 2, 2018
Answer: Recovery time for a mommy makeover Thank you for your question! For my patients having a mommy makeover procedure, I recommend that they take 10 days off of work, three weeks off of cardio at the gym, and six weeks off of weight training and yoga exercises. I recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can create a surgical plan for you. Best of luck!
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Answer: Recovery time for a mommy makeover Thank you for your question! For my patients having a mommy makeover procedure, I recommend that they take 10 days off of work, three weeks off of cardio at the gym, and six weeks off of weight training and yoga exercises. I recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can create a surgical plan for you. Best of luck!
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