Hairstylist Here Getting MM. How Long Till I Can Be Comfortably Back at Work?

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Hi all, I will be getting a mommy makeover next week. I am a hairstylist but have cleared my schedule for a full 2 weeks. I am concerned about the lifting of my arms for blow drying and cutting. How much discomfort should I expect? Thanks in advance!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

Two weeks should give you plenty of time to recover before work.  However, you may want to start out with some half days to see how you'll do.  Good luck!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I think you will need at least 4 weeks before you can go back to work, considering your occupation and use of arms.  This is especially true if you are about to undergo  sub muscular breast augmentation surgery and/or tummy tuck surgery. You are about to undergo major surgery and you will experience significant physical and emotional &ldquo;ups and downs&rdquo;. It may behoove you to speak to other patients who've undergone these procedures.

	Best wishes.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

You should be good to go after two weeks, but I would try to reduce your schedule for the first week you are back. You will tend to be a bit achy and will get tired easily. Check with your surgeon also. Good luck.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

Most of my patients are able to return to work after two weeks of recovery. You might want to schedule lightly the first couple of days to see how you do as yours is not a desk job but you are on your feet all day. If you over do it you may see swelling and feel fatigue. Also, try to schedule in some breaks your first few days where you can rest and elevate your feet.

James Knoetgen, III, MD · Answer

I have a lot of patients who are hair stylists and I advise them to take at least 7-10 days off work following a mommy makeover, breast augmentation, or tummy tuck. It may be helpful to return to work part time in the beginning until you're feeling better. Of course, everyone heals differently, so it's important to keep all your follow up appointments and keep in touch with your plastic surgeon.

	 

	I hope this helps and wish you all the best!

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