How soon can I go back to work after smartlipo?

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Joel B. Beck, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question!!  This is a highly variable topic and depends on the number of areas you had treated, your age, the type of work you do, and the amount of fat aspirated.  Typically, I inform patients they can return to work in as little as a couple of days up to a week after the procedure.  When they do return to work, I do educate them that they will be more tired than normal as their body is placing a lot of energy to heal the treated areas.  So when you do go back to work, you may need to work some half days.  Now, if you just had a little area such as your neck, you would be able to go back to work the next day if you are OK with others knowing you had your neck treated.  You would need to wear the compression garment for about a week after getting your neck treated.  In this case, it's not the Smart Lipo requiring you to take time off work, just the compression garment.  It would be best to speak to your surgeon and ask him or her what they recommend.  Hope this helps

Lee E. Corbett, MD · Answer

This all depends on how much Smart Lipo you are having done, what areas are done, what your pain tolerance is, and what you do for a living. You really need to pose this question to your surgeon to get the best advice on planning your back to work regimen.

Bill Kortesis, MD · Answer

Return to work after a smart liposuction procedure varies depending on the amount of liposuction performed and your level of pain tolerance.   Patients routinely return to work on average 1-2 weeks post-op.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is best to ask
these questions during your consultation with your surgeon. Typically Smartlipo
has very little downtime, you will have minimal bruising and swelling. Take it
easy after your procedure with no exercising for at least one week. Best of luck
to you!

How soon can I go back to work after smartlipo?

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How soon can I go back to work after smartlipo?

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