What's the typical healing time for explant under local anesthesia? (photo)

In my practice removal of implants under local anesthesia is a routine recovery with very little, if any, downtime.  I suggest that my patients wear a very supportive sports bra day and night for about 9 months after the procedure to help the skin retract as much as it can to improve your long-term results.  I think you should be fine returning to work soon afterwards.

If only explantation is performed without lift or capsule alteration, the recovery should be speedy and relatively painless as you will only have an incision without any pocket dissection. You should be back to work in a few days.  There will always be a small risk of hematoma, fluid collection, or infection, but this is a much easier recovery than placing implants.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

The recovery is typically short and fairly easy.  Good compression will be the key especially with your profession.  Be sure to speak with your surgeon about your concerns.