Is 8 weeks too much time off from work for a breast reduction?

* weeks is plenty of time off after breast Reduction. You shouldn't have much pain and most patients only need 3 or 4 weeks.Good luck, Dr Steve Merten, Sydney

This is something you should discuss with your surgeon who knows you best. For my patients I want them to wait 6 weeks before resuming any type of formal exercise. 8 weeks should give you ample time for the type of work you do, however discuss it with your surgeon. Good luck.

8 weeks off work is more than enough time I usually tell my patients they can go back to work in 2 weeks. Follow your PS's advise.Best wishes.

Most patients need at least 2 weeks off for a breast reduction.  Nurses at the hospital I work at are given 2 weeks by their employer, the hospital, and they do well.  They have to limit lifting and try to ask for extra help if needed until they feel strong again, which is typically 4 weeks.  For more physical jobs, like police work, I do ask patients to hold off for at least a month, maybe 6 weeks.  Best of luck.  

The majority of my breast reduction patients take a week or two off of work after their procedure. By one month, I tell my breast reduction patients to do anything they want physically. Most breast reduction patients find the procedure to be much less painful that they had expected. In fact, a lot of my breast reduction patients hardly use any narcotic pain meds after the procedure. Your job is more demanding physically than some, so I think if you are going to be doing a lot of lifting you may want to take off 3 weeks or so. I think 2 months is more than enough! And, I predict that you'll likely feel like returning to work after 3 weeks (if not sooner).  Best of luck to you!

Recovery for full duty is usually 4 weeks tops. Therefore 8 weeks would be plenty of time, good luck!

Thank you for your question. 8 weeks should be plenty of time for healing.  Most of my patients are back to full activities at 4 weeks assuming no issues with recovery.  I recommend you ask your surgeon regarding the length of restrictions, however, as every surgeon has different protocols.Best,Dr. Dan KrochmalMAE Plastic SurgeryChicago, IL

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.  I would run this question by your plastic surgeon, who may have very specific thoughts/recommendations for you. Generally speaking, for my patients who are in your line of work, I recommend 4-6 weeks off of your usual work,  but return to modified activity usually within two weeks.  
Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.