How long after breast augmentation can I go back to work?

Thank you for your question; it's a good one. If it were not for the lifting of trays, etc, you would most likely be able to return to work within one week. Generally, I recommend to patients that they can return to work once they are off narcotic pain medication. However, for the lifting portion of your job, I'd recommend waiting at least one month. Activities that increase the risk of breast implant displacement, wound breakdown, or hematoma or seroma development are discouraged until 4-6 weeks post-op. Is there any way you can return to work sooner without doing the lifting?

Recovery time will vary from person to person and what your daily activity involves.  We tell our patients recovery time is average 7 days for office job or light activities.  It may take 2-6weeks for more strennous  activities.                               Tweet