I will be having my preop on a Thursday and surgery on a Friday. I am very limited unfortunately on how much time I can take off to recover. I think 7 or eight days is the max and I may have to go in on the 5th and 6th days post op (to manage, but not take tables) Is this even doable?
October 7, 2015
Answer: Breast augmentation recovery I think a 5 day recovery after submuscular augmentation is reasonable - you may want to schedule a hald day shift on your first day back in case you're not feeling totally recovered. Most of our patients are back to work full time and off of narcotic pain medications by post-op day 4-5
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October 7, 2015
Answer: Breast augmentation recovery I think a 5 day recovery after submuscular augmentation is reasonable - you may want to schedule a hald day shift on your first day back in case you're not feeling totally recovered. Most of our patients are back to work full time and off of narcotic pain medications by post-op day 4-5
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October 7, 2015
Answer: I am a waitress and am wondering if one week is going to be long enough for breast augmentation recovery? Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to returning to specific occupation/activities. He/she knows exactly what was done, how you are progressing (every patient has a different experience after breast surgery), whether or not you have experienced any complications or setbacks, and exactly what type of activities you wish to return to.On average, I ask patients to take off 5 days to 1 week after breast augmentation surgery (desk job or managing). For some professions, I may suggest a going back to work with a lighter workload. Ideally, I ask patients not to lift anything heavy or do things ( like pulling/pushing) that contract the pectoralis musle for at least 3-4 weeks. Ultimately, it will be important for you to “listen to your body”, apply common sense, and return to activities/exercises in a gradual fashion. Best wishes for an outcome you will be very pleased with.
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October 7, 2015
Answer: I am a waitress and am wondering if one week is going to be long enough for breast augmentation recovery? Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to returning to specific occupation/activities. He/she knows exactly what was done, how you are progressing (every patient has a different experience after breast surgery), whether or not you have experienced any complications or setbacks, and exactly what type of activities you wish to return to.On average, I ask patients to take off 5 days to 1 week after breast augmentation surgery (desk job or managing). For some professions, I may suggest a going back to work with a lighter workload. Ideally, I ask patients not to lift anything heavy or do things ( like pulling/pushing) that contract the pectoralis musle for at least 3-4 weeks. Ultimately, it will be important for you to “listen to your body”, apply common sense, and return to activities/exercises in a gradual fashion. Best wishes for an outcome you will be very pleased with.
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