How long is an average bed rest after breast implants?

Bed rest is not necessary after breast augmentation surgery.  A week off from work for comfort should be sufficient.  If your job required lifting, job modifications or more time off of work would be necessary.  If  you are off of pain medication in less than a week an earlier return may be possible.

There is no bed rest after breast augmentation. Usually patients are up and around within hours of surgery if not the next day. I use a lot of numbing medication and nerve blocks when i perform this surgery and most of my patients use only tylenol. you should be able to go back to work monday after a friday case.

   For a sedentary job (receptionist) without a physically demanding component, you should be able to return to work within a few days of your surgery.  You will still be sore and may find that the 6 hour shift seems too long at first, but there is no contra-indication to returning to work soon after the surgery.  Good luck 

Thank you for your question.My patients are up and about the day of surgery. In fact, I recommend going out for dinner or movie.They shower next day when the wrapping bra comes off in my office.Best of Luck!Dr. Dhaval PatelHoffman Estates, South Barrington, Oak Brook, Naperville

Most patients can return to jobs like yours after only a few days off as long as there is no heavy lifting involved. Many have their surgery on Friday and return to work on Monday.