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I would suggest two weeks to be sure, if you had your implant above the muscle you could probably get away with it in a week if it had to be but you would for sure be very sore
Each surgeon has his or her own guidelines for recovery. Typically, patients can return to light activity after 5 to 7 days. More strenuous activity may take 3 to 6 weeks. Consult with your board certified surgeon as he or she will understand the scope of the surgery and the specifics of you.
Thank you for the question.I would defer to your plastic surgeon when it comes to your return to work status. Given that he will no exactly what type of physical exertion is involved with your occupation and how you are doing postoperatively, he will be able to give you much better advice than online consultants. Best wishes.
The only activities I would restrict a patient to after a breast augmentation would be not to lift greater than 20 pounds and avoid activities where the breasts bounce up and down for 6 weeks. Atlanta Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Z
I would advise you to take 2 weeks off at a minimum. You will likely have submuscular implants, and the time it will take for you to feel comfortable doing massage can be variable. When you do return, start with a light schedule.
You are quite slender and the surgeon will almost certainly want to put the implants under the pectoralis muscles. That takes a little more time before you are comfortable. For my patients that are massage therapists I tell them to count on at least 2 weeks off and it could be 3-4 weeks total before they are comfortable. It depends to some extent on how hard you use the pectoral muscles in the massage techniques you perform. When you do go back to work, limit the number of clients you see for the first few days to make sure you can handle the discomfort.
Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos. During the post-operative period the breast are swollen, and the breast implants appear in a much higher position. Over time they descend and fills out the lower half of the breast. In addition, it is not uncommon for one breast to be...
The decision on whether breast augmentation alone is enough, or if a lift is needed is best made in person. The type of lift is determined by the amount of lift needed, breast volume and the amount and nature of the breast skin. Best advice I can give you is to get another consultation from...
600cc implants are too large for most patients. The average size is closer to 325cc. Discussed your options with a board-certified plastic surgeon to make sure you choose wisely. Good luck.
Thank you for your question. As I'm sure your surgeon has explained, nicotine in cigarette smoke (and e-cigarettes, patches, gums, etc.) causes constriction of the small vessels that supply blood to all tissues and as a result can significantly impair wound healing. That said, 2 cigarettes 4...
The period of time immediately following breast augmentation surgery is characterized by rapid change.During this dynamic phase of healing, swelling, muscle spasm and the healing process itself all contribute to changes in the appearance of a woman’s breasts.In some cases, superior implant m...
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