Recovery time for a flight attendant after a tummy tuck & BBL? (Photos)

Thank you for your inquiry and photos, you should consider taking at least 6 weeks off work in recovery. Usually 6 weeks is okay all depending how you feel and heal some patients have taken up to 8 weeks when having a slower recovery. Best of luck!

Thanks so much for your question,
The recovery time for a flight attendant after a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) can vary depending on several factors, including the extent of the procedures, individual healing capabilities, and the physical demands of the job.

Most patients can expect to take about 3-4 weeks off work to rest and recover. During this time, you'll need to avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and bending at the waist. It's crucial to follow your surgeon's postoperative instructions carefully to promote proper healing.

Flight attendants have physically demanding jobs that involve long hours of standing, walking, and lifting luggage. Depending on the airline's policies and your specific responsibilities, you may need to take additional time off work beyond the initial recovery period to ensure that you're physically capable of performing your duties safely and comfortably.

Sincerely,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol

You have a physical job and will need at least a month to recover to the point being functional at work. Recover time depends on the patient and how well you heal. You'll need to be careful of DVTs when returning to flying.

Typically patients can return to non physically demanding jobs 2 to 3 weeks after a tummy tuck. Because your occupation includes long flights, long periods on your feet, and lifting you may need to consider 5 or 6 weeks. You will have lifting restrictions in place of no more than 10 pounds for the first six weeks. Your surgeon will advise what is best for you based on your surgical plan.

HI Confidence,

I know how hard flight attendants work and especially those who fly on long hauls.
I would recommend that you take at least 6 weeks off to fully recover. This is with a caveat that there are no wound healing problems at all at that time. By this , I mean that your wounds are fully closed , that there are no signs of infection and that you are able to resume full activities without pain.
Of course, it is extremely important that you get permission from your plastic surgeon before returning to full time work.

Good Luck!

Dr. Christine Rodgers