How much time off does a hairdresser need off after a breast augmentation?

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well..based on your case the ideal is that that part is your certified plastic surgeon that depending on how you see your recovery process can give you authorization when you could.

Thank you for your question regarding down time after a breast augmentation. Although you may feel some soreness after surgery, normal range of motion should be just fine a couple days post operatively. No lifting anything over 10 pounds or wearing underwires until the 6 week mark is met. Best of luck!

Hi,  You are in a great profession!  I agree, you should be back to work in a few days - less down time means less lost income.  Maybe search for a PS who uses the quick recovery techniques.
We
specialize in rapid
recovery breast augmentation, also known as the “no-touch technique,” a
surgical procedure that uses special instruments and techniques to minimize
tissue damage and avoid touching the ribs (hence the term “no-touch”). It causes far
less trauma to the surrounding tissue than traditional approaches and
dramatically reduces my patients’ pain and suffering as well as their recovery
time. After I began using this technique, my staff and I interviewed each
patient postoperatively to assess the results. We discovered 95 percent
returned to normal daily activities within 24 hours. (For more information, see
Dr. John Tebbetts’ book, The Best Breast,
CosmetXpertise, 1999.) Before I began using the rapid recovery method, a
substantial number of my patients would spend as much as two to three weeks
stiffened with pain. Now I have a patient who reported that she had folded
three loads of laundry and bathed her two boys the evening after surgery. A
second patient worked a full day at her office the day after her surgery.
Another went to a movie eight hours postoperatively. The patient shown doing
arm exercises and smiling less than 24 hours postoperatively was one of my
first patients to use the no-touch technique. She was off all prescription
analgesics the day after surgery and drove herself to the office for her
follow-up exam. This is not magic, but it sometimes seems that way compared to
the old methods. My staff and I, as well as the anesthesiologists and recovery
room nurses, absolutely, unequivocally see a significant difference in my
patients’ recovery times. I now recommend this technique for almost all of my
breast augmentation patients.  After your surgery, there are three very important
things to do. The first is getting your arms over your head. You should begin
to do this six to eight hours after surgery. Do a set of three arm raises every
hour before going to bed. The worst
thing a marathoner can do after a race is to lie around doing nothing. Instead,
stretching and walking help the muscles to recover more rapidly. The same
principle holds true for the quick recovery method. You may lift objects
that weigh less than 30 pounds and drive a car if you’re off pain medication.
The second is actually a don’t: Don’t baby your breasts. You can’t hurt or
rupture your implants or rip open your stitches, a common but unnecessary fear,
by going about your daily routine. Look at your breasts in a mirror. Touch
them, and get to know them. They’re not the same as what you’ve been used to
all these years and they are going to feel weird for a while, so it’s important
to become familiar with them. Finally, lie on your breasts—yes, that’s
right—for 15 minutes every day starting the evening of your surgery. Plan on
doing this every day after surgery, basically forever. You will feel better and
lessen the risk of developing scar tissue around the implant.
You can and should go about
your normal activities after your procedure. Your surgeon will give you
guidelines regarding aerobic activities, dressings, and other issues at
discharge time.

Hi starr022574,

Downtime and recovery after breast augmentation surgery varies.
The majority of breast augmentation patients need one week of downtime. Depending on the work environment (heavy lifting, etc) more time off may be necessary. Patients are encouraged to walk immediately after surgery to avoid blood clots in the legs. When it comes to exercising, it may also vary depending on the type of exercises you are going to perform.

I suggest that you follow your plastic surgeon’s post-operative instructions, especially on the level of activity that you can do and your scheduled follow up checkups, for faster healing and recovery.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

It is always best to follow the post augmentation recovery protocol of your board certified Plastic Surgeon. As a female Plastic surgeon I tend to be very conservative. If you do hair color, you can return to work in 5-7 days. If you do a lot of blow drying, I ask my patients to not do that for 2-3 weeks depending on what the surgical procedure will be. Shaped implants under the muscle are a little tricky because I want the implant and pocket to be integrated before patients excessively and repetitively use their arms above their head.I typically do not restrict arm activity when I place round Implants above the muscle. Always, ask your Plastic Surgeon during your in depth consultation the surgical plan and their post operative recovery protocol. Good Luck!

Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to returning to your specific line of work. He/she will know how you are progressing, whether or not you have experienced any complications,  and exactly what the details of your occupation (specific activities) are. 
Generally, most patients are able to return to a “desk job” within 5 to 7 days. More strenuous work, for example involving lifting or extensive upper body movement, will require more time off.  In your case, given your relatively strenuous occupation, you may need at least 2 weeks off, unless you are able to return to some type of modified duty. Generally, I ask patients to ease back into activity slowly and "listen to their bodies" as they do so.
Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

First of all thank you for the question.  I would recommend 2 weeks if you are going under the muscle and perhaps going back with a light schedule for the first week back.  As always, I would suggest talking to your Surgeon and following his or her protocol.  Best of Luck.

The amount of time off really depends on how you recover and how your surgeon does your surgery. I've operated a number of hairdressers who usually only need about 5 days off. Even after breast augmentation you should have minimum pain after 5 days and should still have good use of your arms.Best,~Dr. Sieber

You're right in that most patients return to work just a few days after their breast augmentation.  As a hairdresser, you do use your arms more than most people do at their desk jobs.  If you can, it might be worth taking a week off.  You won't hurt anything with an earlier return to work.  You might just find that it's kind of uncomfortable to do what you do right away.

Thank you for your question.  Most patients who have a desk type of job as an example will typically, in my practice, having the surgery on a Wednesday or Thursday and go back to work on Monday.  I usually recommend that her dressings take a few more days perhaps going back to a light schedule one week after the surgery and then increasing their schedule depending on how they feel.  Be sure to check with your doctor for his or her recommendations about. Best of luck.