Realistically, How Soon After a Breast Reduction Can I, a Hair Stylist, Return to Work?

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.Patients who have more strenuous occupations (like yours) may require more time off than patients returning to a desk job,  depending on exactly what is involved at the workplace. You may want to run your question by the surgeon involved after detailing your job  acquirements.  Generally, assuming no complications, you may benefit from 2 weeks off ( for a “deskjob”) and 3-4 weeks off more strenuous work.  Best wishes. 

I find that most of my patients can return to work full duty after about a week.  I think many would be able to go back earlier, but don't want to.  I think you too should expect about a week off work.  That is not to say you will feel completely normal at a week, but I think it unlikely that you will cause any harm. 

Hair stylists seem to return to work very quickly. Perhaps being self employed and not making money is a good motivator. They return as quick as surgeons. I have had a hair stylist have a facelift and return to work, a little worse for wear though in 2 days. And after a breast aug in 3 days. But realistically you may be sore, and tired. I recommend a week off entirely, and the second week half days, do the customers that cant wait but maybe 4 hours a day, as you will be tired. A breast reduction is major surgery after all. There are significant incisions and no lifting should be done. Good luck!