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

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!

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.

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.

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!

It is very common for mommy makeovers to include both breast and tummy procedures. Your surgeon will determine if you are a good candidate for a combined procedure based on your health status (past medical history) and your physicial exam. In addition, your surgeon will determine if an overnight stay at the hospital is warranted. After surgery, your pain should be well managed with 1-2 oral pain pills every 4-6 hours. All my mommy makeover patients are ambulating a few hours after surgery (of course walking flexed at their waist given the tummy tuck). Most surgeons will likely recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 5-6 weeks.  In terms of returning to work, I tell my patients they can return to a desk job 10-14 days after surgery.  Every surgical plan is unique/different so I encourage you to direct these questions to your surgeon and his staff. Mommy Makeovers are truly transforming procedures. I'm sure you'll love your results.