I'm planning to get Breast Augmentation soon as I finally have enough saved. I work 12 hours a week in a Laundry which involves transferring clothes from baskets to washing machines, to then dryers, to then folding etc. How much time do you think I would need to take off as I'm not sure my employer will give me much time. Also, I am a full time student, does this matter at all/will it affect my BA (would I need time off college)? Thanks :)
August 29, 2017
Answer: Activity After Breast Augmentation In general some patients are able to go back to their regular activities a few days to a week after their procedure. But every patients varies. We advise that patients to plan to take a week off after surgery, limiting activities to staying home, watching TV or reading books. This important time of rest will allow your body to devote its energy to the healing process. About two weeks after surgery you can start to exercise gently: walking and stairmaster is allowed, but no upper body workouts, running or high-impact workouts should be done for one month. Heavy lifting should not be done during this time. For any more questions or concerns I would speak to a highly qualified, board certified plastic surgeon and follow their recommendations closely.
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August 29, 2017
Answer: Activity After Breast Augmentation In general some patients are able to go back to their regular activities a few days to a week after their procedure. But every patients varies. We advise that patients to plan to take a week off after surgery, limiting activities to staying home, watching TV or reading books. This important time of rest will allow your body to devote its energy to the healing process. About two weeks after surgery you can start to exercise gently: walking and stairmaster is allowed, but no upper body workouts, running or high-impact workouts should be done for one month. Heavy lifting should not be done during this time. For any more questions or concerns I would speak to a highly qualified, board certified plastic surgeon and follow their recommendations closely.
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August 25, 2017
Answer: How long after breast augmentation can I return to work? Most of the discomfort occurs during the first few days. More than 90 percent of my patients are back to work or to college by the fifth day after breast augmentation surgery. My patients who use their arms a lot – nurses, police women, hairstylists, bartenders, veterinarians, etc. – return to their work activities around the 14th day. They are a little sore and, if necessary, they can alternate takingTylenol and ibuprofen every 2 hours. They are all completely fine by the third week. Hope this information is helpful and reassuring.Dr. Ted EisenbergBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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August 25, 2017
Answer: How long after breast augmentation can I return to work? Most of the discomfort occurs during the first few days. More than 90 percent of my patients are back to work or to college by the fifth day after breast augmentation surgery. My patients who use their arms a lot – nurses, police women, hairstylists, bartenders, veterinarians, etc. – return to their work activities around the 14th day. They are a little sore and, if necessary, they can alternate takingTylenol and ibuprofen every 2 hours. They are all completely fine by the third week. Hope this information is helpful and reassuring.Dr. Ted EisenbergBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
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August 24, 2017
Answer: Breast augmentation recovery from work and college 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
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August 24, 2017
Answer: Breast augmentation recovery from work and college 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
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