How soon can I return to work after Breast Augmentation? I work as a dancer/pole dance instructor.

Just because your plastic surgeon offers a 24-hour recovery program doesn’t mean that you can be back to work in 24 hours. Your body will need time to heal and adjust to your new breast implants. I recommend that women spend at least 4 days resting with little physical activity after breast augmentation and avoid intense exercise for 14 to 18 days. You may want to plan on being out of work for 2 to 3 weeks to ensure you’re ready and able to dance. Talk with your plastic surgeon in detail about how you move, such as lifting your arms or holding your weight, while dancing and pole dancing and ask how soon he thinks you may be able to return to work.

Thanks for the question. After 6-8 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can dancing and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

While it is understandable that you do not want to interrupt your exercise routine, it is important to allow your body some time to heal after surgery and minimize any potential complications.
For the first week, you should take it easy and rest. Avoid excessive arm movements and using your chest muscles. Light walks after the first few days should be fine.
During the second week and third, you may increase walking and gradually begin lower body exercises only as tolerated, still avoiding any major heavy lifting and chest exercises. You can also start incorporating light cardio. You should listen to your body and not do any activities that are painful.
After the fourth week, you should be able to resume most normal activities as long as you do not experience pain.
Every patient is different and recovery can be different for everyone, so consult with your plastic surgeon for specific recommendations based on your individual situation to ensure a safe recovery. To learn more about the recovery after breast augmentation, we suggest reading "A Comprehensive Guide to Breast Augmentation"

24 hour recovery means different things to different people.  Is your surgeon talking about when you can drive, or when you should stop narcotics, or when you can climb a pole?  You'd better make sure you know the answer for sure (not from this site, but from the surgeon that offered you the program).  Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified.  I've attached a link where you can start your search. 

When you can return to work for any type of work depends on many factors including the size of breast implants and the placement of the breast implants.  For your work, it may depend on how comfortable you feel after surgery.  Your breasts may have an awkward appearance initially and may take several weeks to settle to a more pleasing position.As far as pole dancing, 4-6 weeks depending again on many factors.Best Wishes,nana Mizuguchi, MD

It really depends on a number of factors. Are you getting above or below the muscle being the most important one. It's probably best to ask your surgeon who will know all the details. Best of luck! 

Most patients are able to return to a non physically demanding job 5-7 days after a breast augmentation. You will be able to return to exercise gradually, with most patients released from restrictions 6-8 weeks post op. Your surgeon will be your best guide as she/he is most familiar with the details of your surgery.

It depends on where the implants are placed and whether they are round or anatomical, I would run this by your PS. Somewhere between 4-6 weeks is the usual recommendation but the advice for each patient does vary. 

I prefer that patients limit exertion activity for a while. That usually means that they can start aerobics in about 3-4 weeks and exertion like pole dancing in about 6-8 weeks. Best to review with your surgeon.

Hello dear, thanks for your post, I recommend to all my patients that they can start working out after 3 months, but will depend on how is their progress going. Also you know that each surgeon has their own policy, so I recommend you to have closed communication with your dr. and follow all his post op instructions.Good luck and a wish you a speedy recovery