Will I be able to return to my job as a firefighter after recovering from a breast augmentation?

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. It is generally safe to wait 8 weeks before returning to full activity. Discuss with your plastic surgeon.

It depends on your recovery rate and the advice of your surgeon, as each surgeon has their own post-op instructions. In some cases, the recovery may be longer if an issue develops.

All patients can eventually return to full activity.

Different surgeons will have different recommendations. I would suggest a return to physical activity at 4-6 weeks with a slow escalation to pre-op baseline over a 2 week period.

With regards to your specific question, assuming all is well you should be able to return to baseline by 2 months (likely before).

As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Hello, thank you for your question. I allow my patients to return back to normal activity at 3 weeks post of with the exception of chest workouts. Once my patients hit 3 months they are all pretty much back to normal routines at that point. You will be okay to return back to work at 2 months, I would just recommend to wear good bra support while you are at work.

In my experience, in general, no problem. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Dear Ecomarge21, thank you for your question, you should be able to continue to work after Breast augmentation surgery, 2 months sounds good for healing process of course always follow your doctor advices. Every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Yes, once you have fully healed from surgery you will be able to return to your career as a firefighter. It is likely that you will have lifting and activity restrictions during recovery. Your surgeon will let you know when you can return to your previous activities.

Thank you for the question! There are professional powerlifters/bodybuilders with breast implants who do great, and you likely will too! We usually say no upper body muscle exercise for 6 weeks post implants.

In my experience it is safe for patients to return to work, even vigorous work such as a firefighter, 6 weeks after surgery. Usually wounds are healed well and are strong enough to tolerate heavy exercise or heavy work at this point.

Two months should be plenty of time for you to recover fully. You probably can even go back as early as 6 weeks if you want.