I'm a Nail Tech, when Can I Go Back to Work After Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation?

A mommy makeover typically involves a tummy tuck and breast augmentation with or without a breast lift.  The breast part is the easiest to recover from.  The tummy tuck is what requires the longest recovery.  Typically 2 weeks are required until patients really start getting their energy back.  At that time they can drive a car and resume normal day to day activities.  Patients who have a desk job can often get back to half days at that time.  A full day a work can be too tiring.  By three weeks returning to work full time for a desk type job is realistic.  If the job is more strenuous then more time may be needed.  I imagine that manicures are easier than pedicures and by two weeks I could see getting back to work for half days to do manicures.  It would probably take three-four weeks before you could do full days of both manis and pedis.  I hope this helps.  Good luck and make sure you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

In general, I allow my patients to return to work 10-14 days after a tummy tuck and breast enhancement. I ask that they not perform heavy lifting or strennuous activity for 4 weeks. In your case, I would not recommend bending down, for prolonged periods of time, for 4 weeks after surgery. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.