Can my surgeon give me a doctors note to be out of work for a month?

Much of this depends upon whether or not you're work is okay with you being out for a cosmetic procedure.  Aesthetic procedures are not typically protected under family leave laws.  Discuss  this with your chosen surgeonBest of luck!
Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Thank you for your question.  After undergoing a surgical procedure you can be provided with a note for time off work.  Hope this helps!

You will have to ask your plastic surgeon as the responses will vary.  I prefer to pen a "fit note" which focuses on what my patients can do rather than what they cannot.  Patients do not always need to be fully recovered to return to work and sometimes returning to work aids in recovery.  I encourage my patients to maintain good relations with their employers by communicating regarding their health issues, treatment, and recovery.  The employer does not want to be informed at the last minute that his employee is on short-term disability and the employee does not want to be denied the benefits available to him or her through their employment contracts.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Hello and thank you for your question. This depends on the type of surgery which will be performed at the expected length of recovery.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

It depends on the surgical procedure.  Keep in mind that if you are applying for short term disability, the insurance company will have access to your medical records as to the appropriateness of the leave.