I am a nurse and work in the hospital. I do a lot of lifting and pulling all day 12hr shift. I requested 3 weeks off after surgery. Is this enough time to recover without complications?
September 22, 2014
Answer: Would 3 weeks off work as a nurse be long enough to recover from breast lift with augmentation? 3 weeks may be pushing it for your job description. These incisions are under great tension. And any sudden movements may separate the incision, even with the best of closure techniques. The wound strength may need a few more weeks to maximize the result.
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September 22, 2014
Answer: Would 3 weeks off work as a nurse be long enough to recover from breast lift with augmentation? 3 weeks may be pushing it for your job description. These incisions are under great tension. And any sudden movements may separate the incision, even with the best of closure techniques. The wound strength may need a few more weeks to maximize the result.
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September 22, 2014
Answer: Time Off Your plastic surgeon will most certainly always be your number one resource when it comes to returning to your specific occupation and or activities. With an augmentation-mastopexy I typically do not want my patients doing any heavy lifting for 6 weeks to ensure that healing is adequate. I might suggest to someone in your occupation to go back to work on modified duties.
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September 22, 2014
Answer: Time Off Your plastic surgeon will most certainly always be your number one resource when it comes to returning to your specific occupation and or activities. With an augmentation-mastopexy I typically do not want my patients doing any heavy lifting for 6 weeks to ensure that healing is adequate. I might suggest to someone in your occupation to go back to work on modified duties.
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