Recovery time post breast augmentation for an X-ray technician?

Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your decision to pursue a breast augmentation. Because of the demands of your job I would allow at least 4-6 weeks before returning to the more rigorous pushing and pulling requirements.  It would be best to have assistance during this time from colleagues who can take the heavier weight responsibilities off of you so that you can heal in an uncomplicated manner.  Hope this helps.

Obviously, each plastic surgeon has his/her own protocol for when patients may resume work or strenuous exercise following surgery.  In my office, I tell my patients that they can resume non-strenuous activity as soon as they feel up to it and more strenuous activity after three weeks.  If you go under the muscle, you may still find it difficult to do too much even at three weeks which is why I tell my patients to use common sense.  If you are doing something and it hurts, don't do it!  Or get some help.  

I routinely clear my primary breast augmentation patients for heavy lifting at 2 weeks.  Complex or secondary surgery patients are cleared at 3 weeks.  There is a lot of variation among plastic surgeons on this subject.  

I would want you to avoid heavy lifting after sub-pectoral breast augmentation for 3 weeks.  This would mean anything over 20 lbs, so you might need to get help with moving patients during this time.  Good luck...it will be worth it!  

I perform breast augmentation through all 4 incision approaches, and I do not think that incision makes any difference in pain.  The pain will come from muscle dissection which is necessary in all methods, Recovery will take 4 weeks in most cases, though many patients can return to sedentary activities in a few days. Resuming strenuous activity is not recommended until 6 weeks post op.  I would caution you not to lift over 10 pounds during the first six weeks.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

If you want to be fairly comfortable when going back to work, give yourself at least 4 weeks.  You will probably be tender at 4 weeks so if you can take more I would recommend it.  Just be careful not to go back right away.  With the demands of your job, you will be using your pectoralis muscles quite a bit.  I would also recommend that you wear a fairly compression bra when you go back to work.  Also, make sure you talk with your Plastic Surgeon.

hello, thank you for your question and information provided as well... evaluating your case, its most recommendable after 3 month..

Congratulations on your decision to pursue a breast augmentation. For my patients, most can return to all but the most physical of jobs in a week or so. Wearing a lead apron should be no problem. I would be concerned about vigorous use of your pectoralis muscle in pulling patients over to the bed. You may not feel comfortable with this part of your job for a few weeks. Hope that's helpful.

hello thank you for your question , in your case the most of recommdable after 4 month. 
because in this time its no dangerous to get hematoma or affection at implant.

While each patient recovers differently, the general rule of thumb is to avoid rigorous activities and heavy lifting for at least three weeks.  Afterwards, you can slowly resume your normal activities assuming you have experienced no healing problems. Good luck and best wishes.