I am planning on having a tummy tuck in a few months. I work as a nurses aide at the hospital. The unit I work on there is a lot of sitting most days. But some pts do require lifting and we have lifts to do the lifting for the most part.
February 12, 2018
Answer: How long can I get back to work after and abdominoplasty? Usually patients will return to work and all their usual activities two weeks after surgery but you have a very physical job and you would not be able to do any heavy lifting of patients And would need the help of others or a machine for six weeks after surgery. After six weeks after surgery you can return all the usual physical activities with no restrictions on your physical activity.
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February 12, 2018
Answer: How long can I get back to work after and abdominoplasty? Usually patients will return to work and all their usual activities two weeks after surgery but you have a very physical job and you would not be able to do any heavy lifting of patients And would need the help of others or a machine for six weeks after surgery. After six weeks after surgery you can return all the usual physical activities with no restrictions on your physical activity.
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February 8, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. For patients with a desk job, you can return to work in 2 weeks. For jobs with significant lifting, I advise 3-4 weeks. If you are an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck, this can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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February 8, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. For patients with a desk job, you can return to work in 2 weeks. For jobs with significant lifting, I advise 3-4 weeks. If you are an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck, this can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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