I Am a Landscaper/gardener Considering Getting Breast Implants and Need to Know How Long I Should Take off of Work?

April 30, 2012
Asked By:dahlia29

I have read that it takes about 6 weeks before you are allowed to participate in strenuous activity. Would doing basic landscape maintenance i.e raking, weeding, bending over and light lifting be allowed before the 6 weeks?

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February 24, 2017

Answer: Probably better to wait 6 weeks

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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February 24, 2017

Answer: Probably better to wait 6 weeks

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 24, 2017

Answer: I Am a Landscaper/gardener Considering Getting Breast Implants and Need to Know How Long I Should Take off of Work?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 24, 2017

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Answer: Time off work post breast surgery

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Answer: Time off work post breast surgery

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Answer: How long is recovery after breast augmentation

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May 7, 2012

Answer: Youi can return to light duties in 5-7 days

May 7, 2012

Answer: Youi can return to light duties in 5-7 days

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