Massive breasts need a reduction, concerned about holding arms up at work, shampooing clients, etc
Answer: 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.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 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.
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Answer: How Soon After a Breast Reduction Can a Hair Stylist Return to Work?
Breast reduction is a fairly common procedure and many hair stylist have had it done.
Most of my patients who had this done can return to working with their arms in 7 to 10 days. I usually advise planning for a lighter work week when returning to work 7 days after surgery.
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Answer: How Soon After a Breast Reduction Can a Hair Stylist Return to Work?
Breast reduction is a fairly common procedure and many hair stylist have had it done.
Most of my patients who had this done can return to working with their arms in 7 to 10 days. I usually advise planning for a lighter work week when returning to work 7 days after surgery.
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August 30, 2013
Answer: Return to work after breast reduction
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.
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August 30, 2013
Answer: Return to work after breast reduction
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.
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February 19, 2016
Answer: Hair stylists are tough
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!
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February 19, 2016
Answer: Hair stylists are tough
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!
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August 28, 2013
Answer: Breast reduction limitations
You are absolutely right: The problems with breast reduction in a hair stylist is to hold the arms up to shampoo, color and cut hairs.
My hair stylist patients on an average need two weeks before being able to return to work if no complications occur. Than if you are "independent" enough with your work schedule start slow with clients you know need little "work" and maybe limit the number of clients daily for another 10-14 days. If you need less recovery time even better but forcing yourself to work to early will make you sore, unhappy and ultimately your clients too.
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August 28, 2013
Answer: Breast reduction limitations
You are absolutely right: The problems with breast reduction in a hair stylist is to hold the arms up to shampoo, color and cut hairs.
My hair stylist patients on an average need two weeks before being able to return to work if no complications occur. Than if you are "independent" enough with your work schedule start slow with clients you know need little "work" and maybe limit the number of clients daily for another 10-14 days. If you need less recovery time even better but forcing yourself to work to early will make you sore, unhappy and ultimately your clients too.
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