I'm a Hairdresser when Can I Go Back to Work After a TT?

Hi, the usual recommendation for resuming light work after a tummy tuck is about 2 weeks but this can vary from patient to patient and only your surgeon will be able to give you the best recommendation based on the actual surgery and the way you are recovering. keep in mind that in most cases there are drains involved and those need to come out before most surgeons recommend resuming work.
full activity can take 6 weeks or longer depending on your healing, so please check with your surgeon before resuming work.

Thank you for your question.After a #tummytuck #surgery, #swelling can persist for several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area can become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to gravity as this is the lowest area for swelling to accumulate.I suggest waiting 6 weeks before returning to full activity without restrictions.Use your best judgment based on the activities you perform as a hairdresser.  If there is no heavy lifting, you should most likely be fine.Please ask your #BoardCertified #PlasticSurgeon what they recommend.

If there is no heavy lifting, I would think that you would be OK to return 3-6 weeks after your surgery. Here are some general guidelines following surgery, you will be walking in a bent-over position to keep tension off the newly tightened skin incision site. Although strenuous activity, and lifting more than ten pounds, must be avoided for 6 weeks, some people can return to work and daily activities as soon as 2 weeks after surgery, such as hairdressing. Softening of the surgical scars, return of sensation, and loosening of the tight sensation may take several months to a year or more.Abdominoplasty involves a recovery period of 10 to 14 days longer than most plastic surgical procedures. Initial discomfort and decreased mobility is typical. 3-5 days or more of assistance at home is usually indicated.You will be encouraged to move and walk regularly starting the day of surgery. Wearing your TED stockings at all times, except while washing, to prevent venous clots (deep vein thrombosis) is mandatory. Light activity is comfortable in 10-20 days. No sports or heavy lifting for 6 weeks or more – please discuss with your doctor for specific questions.