How much time is required to be off work after having arm lift?

Thank you for your question regarding how much time is needed off work after an arm lift. The amount of time depends on the nature of your job. If you have a desk job or one that does not require heavy lifting or significant arm movement, most patients can return to work within 10–14 days. However, if your job is physically demanding and involves lifting, pushing, or repetitive arm use, you may need at least 4–6 weeks off to allow proper healing.

During the initial weeks, your arms may still feel tight or sore, and you’ll need to limit movement to avoid putting strain on the incisions. Be sure to follow your surgeon’s recommendations and communicate openly about your work demands so they can provide a tailored recovery timeline.

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Dr. Katzen

The answer to your question is no doubt OBE - Returning to sedentary work may take 1 to 2 weeks.  Six weeks is usually needed for the scars to become strong enough to resist more strenuous activity.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

If your job does not require to do heavy lifting or motion of arms, you can return even the next day.  Usually for physical activity (cardio / weight lifting) around 3 to 4 weeks.  

You can resume your daily activities from the next day. Cardio exercise you can start from 1 week post surgery. Heavy weight training should be avoided for at least 3 weeks. 

Thank your for your question.  Depending on the type of work you do would determine the recommended length of time off.  If your job requires a lot of physical activity and lifting, you may need around 2 weeks.  If you have more of a desk job, most likely you would need only 1 week.  At your consultation, the surgical plan & extent of your surgery will be discussed and you will be advised on all post operative care.

Thanks for your question. The best person to answer this question would be your plastic surgeon as we all provide our own post-operative instructions and restrictions for our patients. In my practice I usually recommend booking 2 weeks off of work, and allowing 4-6 weeks before starting any heavy exercise or strenuous activity. All the best. 

Depending on the nature of arm lift it usually takes 2-3 Weeks to return back to strenuous work. 
Light activity like desk job can Be started in one week. 
It also varies with patient tolerance of pain and discomfort. 

Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to providing you with "return to activity" guidelines. He/she will know exactly what procedure was performed and what kinds of activities you wish to return to. In my practice, I ask that patients take about one week off "desk job"  activity; more strenuous work would require more time off (depending on the specifics…).You may find the attached link, dedicated to arm lifting surgery concerns, helpful to you. Best wishes.

It depends how active your work is. Most can return to desk type work in one week. If physical activity is required then at least two weeks is appropriate. In all cases one should be wearing compression garments fir at least 3-4 weeks. Check with your ASPS surgeon. 

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. The amount of time you take off after a brachioplasty can be as little as 2-3 days, up to 5-7 days, depending on the extent of the surgery. We also recommend that you take 3 weeks off from upper extremity exercises, and and wear your compression garments for at least 3 weeks after surgery. Of course, you will need an in-person consultation to evaluate you for this procedure. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system may help with your decision. Any treatment plan should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon.    Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation in person with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck! 


Best,
Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS 

Harvard educated plastic surgeon