I'm an escort, when will I be able to get back to work after augmentation?

I tell my patients that they can return to a completely normal routine at the end of 3 weeks.   Assuming the post op course is unremarkable.    This is certainly a question to ask your surgeon.Good Luck!

Hello, in general most people are back to work after a week for a strait forward augmentation. Depending on the size and placement of the implant...they can look high for several weeks....I start massage at 1 week. I tell my patients other than massage, no rough handing of the breast. At 3 weeks, they slowly return to any activity they wish except pushups. Good Luck. 

Thank you for your question.  Each patient's return to work will differ based on their speed of recovery as well as the responsibilities of their jobs.  I ask patient's to not pursue any activity that will increase their heart rate or blood pressure for at least two weeks as this can increase their risk of bleeding.  After two weeks patient's can begin their physical activity level with light walking and gradually increasing intensity on a weekly basis thereafter.  Speak to your surgeon about your concerns, they will offer you the best recomendations.  

Dear Ms. Malwa,Thank you for your questions.I personally think recovery is more rapid with intraoperative injection of local anesthesia and postoperative use of a non narcotic pain pump.Every Plastic Surgeon has their own recommendations.Here are mine:1) fist 2-3 days take it easy at home and "ice" the breasts2) begin displacement exercises as pain permits. Breasts immediately look good in bra or bathing suit but need to "seat" to look good in the nude.3) Return to work when you feel you can. Earlier for non required upper body users and longer if your arms are needed. Good judgment prevails.4)first 6 weeks exercise as pain limits5)after 6 weeks exercise without limitations6) 2-3 months for breast implants to "seat"I suggest you make several different consultative appointments with experienced Plastic Surgeons who are Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who are ideally members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes, R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600

Hello Malwa and thank you for your question.  Different surgeons have different post-op regimens, so you will ultimately have to follow the plan as outlined by the plastic surgeon who you decide to go with.  I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon for the best results and safest recovery protocol.  I understand the value of the dollar and have my patients' best interest at heart and therefore understand the importance of making sure their investment in a breast augmentation gets them the best value for their money.  As for the post-op routine for breast aug patients, my personal goal is to try and 1) get my patients
back to their work or usual activities and 2) off of pain medications,
as soon as possible. Regarding activities,
I forbid any heavy lifting >10 lbs for minimum 2 weeks. At week 3, I
allow for an increase in activities as tolerated, but still no
exercises that activate the pectoralis major muscle for 1 month. I also
don't allow submerging the incisions in a bathtub, pool, ocean, etc for
1 month. Underwire bras are typically discouraged for 6 months, but other than that, almost all of my patients are back to whatever they were doing before surgery, within a month after surgery.  In your case, vigorous sexual activity can be pursued by 1 month, but potentially sooner if you are healing fast and depending on how big you go, your health, etc. Again, what I mentioned above for my patients are a generalization and
the regimen I prescribe for each patient is customized to their
particular surgery and expected needs.  I
hope this helps answer your question(s) and feel free to reach out if I can be of further assistance.