I'm having Liposuction and Fat Transfer, will I be OK to return to work after six days?

Thanks for the question. It’s too early to comment over the result. First couple of days after the surgery you can back to work and couple of weeks later your permanent recovery will start. It’s possible to see some major changes in Liposuction results till the end of 12 months recovery. I wish you all the best

This depends on the extent of your surgery. Generally, if you've had just a couple of areas treated then about 4 days off may be enough. If you've had a more extensive surgery, then you may need about a week. This is for sedentary work. If your job is physically demanding, then you may have to wait 3 weeks. However, you should ask your surgeon for more accurate advice pertaining to your specific situation.

When you get lipo done under local tumescent then you recover much faster and usually get better results than under gen. anesthesia. In 2 days you are back to work and in 1 week you are at the gym. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

6 days should be fine to return to light work. I would have to assume the fat transfer is to your buttocks, which is the most common area for fat transfer. If that is the case you will likely have to keep pressure off of the area by sitting on a special pillow or a pillow placed under the thighs. 

Dolores,When to return to work depends on a number of things:How much liposuction you will getThe areas of liposuctionWhat kind of work you doYour individual recovery time and pain thresholdMany of my patients are able to return to work one week after minimal to moderate liposuction.I hope this was helpful,Dr Daniel BarrettBeverly Hills, CA

This is all dependant on the physicians technique and their post operative procedures/protocols.  My patients are typically fine to go to work 2 days later and they do light walking 1 day after.  Speak to your physician about what they allow, I have very specific guidelines for my patients.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Most of my patients return to work 2-4 days after the procedure so 6 days should be fine. You'll still be sore after 6 days but it's very tolerable and user friendly. If you're having fat transfer to the buttocks then you must avoid sitting on it for at least 2 weeks. 

It really depends a lot on how extensive the procedure
is. Most liposuction fat transfer patients can return to work by 6 days – but no
strenuous activities and of course you will not be fully healed and still have swelling,
bruising & mild discomfort.

This will depend on many factors, such as your prior medical conditions, state of health, and recovery process which is different in everybody as anesthesia can make you very tired and of course expect some pain and discomfort.  Also what you do at work will make a difference: desk job versus somebody who lifts heavy things as a part of work. If you are in good health and if on follow up your plastic surgeon sees that you are fit to go back to work follow his/her advice.  Good luck.

I would ask my surgeon because he is aware of the full extent of your procedure and should have recommendations for post op care Dr Corbin