I understand that the swelling will take about a week to go down, but can I still return to work two days after the surgery anyways?
Answer: Can I return to work immediately after a chin implant? Hi. I think it's unreasonable to think you can return to work "immediately" to work. What is immediately? Unlike , botox and fileers which can be done at lunch break, surgery can not. I would say the minimum would be 3-4 days but 1 week is best. Good luck, Dr. PG
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Answer: Can I return to work immediately after a chin implant? Hi. I think it's unreasonable to think you can return to work "immediately" to work. What is immediately? Unlike , botox and fileers which can be done at lunch break, surgery can not. I would say the minimum would be 3-4 days but 1 week is best. Good luck, Dr. PG
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August 4, 2017
Answer: Just a little of pain and swelling may exist. There would be no disturbance even if you go
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August 4, 2017
Answer: Just a little of pain and swelling may exist. There would be no disturbance even if you go
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July 30, 2017
Answer: Returning to work after a chin implant In my practice, I allow patients to return back to work the next day after a chin implant. My only restriction is that patients reframe from heavy lifting or physical activity. I find after a chin implant the swelling and bruising is quite minor. I have also stopped using stitches underneath the chin and I use a skin glue that is inconspicuous. Using the steps, I found patients are able to get back to work in a short timeframe.Of note, there are patients that will experience discomfort requiring narcotic pain medicines for two or three days after the surgery. Additionally, the larger the implant the higher likelihood of discomfort after the surgery. If you're going to require a large or extra large implant, you may want to take a few days off of work.Hope this helps
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July 30, 2017
Answer: Returning to work after a chin implant In my practice, I allow patients to return back to work the next day after a chin implant. My only restriction is that patients reframe from heavy lifting or physical activity. I find after a chin implant the swelling and bruising is quite minor. I have also stopped using stitches underneath the chin and I use a skin glue that is inconspicuous. Using the steps, I found patients are able to get back to work in a short timeframe.Of note, there are patients that will experience discomfort requiring narcotic pain medicines for two or three days after the surgery. Additionally, the larger the implant the higher likelihood of discomfort after the surgery. If you're going to require a large or extra large implant, you may want to take a few days off of work.Hope this helps
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July 30, 2017
Answer: Can I my return to work immediately after a chin implant? Most patients will have at least 7-10 days of visible swelling in the chin area after an implant. In our practice, we ask patients to refrain from any physical exercise for at least 2 weeks after the procedure.
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July 30, 2017
Answer: Can I my return to work immediately after a chin implant? Most patients will have at least 7-10 days of visible swelling in the chin area after an implant. In our practice, we ask patients to refrain from any physical exercise for at least 2 weeks after the procedure.
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October 26, 2020
Answer: I understand that the swelling will take about a week to go down, but can I still return to work two days after the surgery anyw Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years. I ask my chin implants patients to refrain from strenuous activity (work and physical activity that significantly increases the heart rate) as this can cause bleeding around the implant. The degree of swelling and bruising dictates the recovery or "down time". The more invasive the chin implant surgery is, the more the tissue is disrupted which means a longer recovery time. Using a small, curved incision under the chin with a local anesthetic is the least invasive chin implant technique in my humble opinion. Even then, the chin is covered with reinforced tape for 4 days and there is an obvious line of sutures below the chin. So, the type of work that you do along with just how "private" you want to keep your chin implant surgery will dictate when you can go back to work. When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy, the lower face looks short, de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a "double chin".
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October 26, 2020
Answer: I understand that the swelling will take about a week to go down, but can I still return to work two days after the surgery anyw Hi, I have performed many facial shaping procedures, including Chin Augmentation with dermal fillers or silastic chin implants, for over 30 years. I ask my chin implants patients to refrain from strenuous activity (work and physical activity that significantly increases the heart rate) as this can cause bleeding around the implant. The degree of swelling and bruising dictates the recovery or "down time". The more invasive the chin implant surgery is, the more the tissue is disrupted which means a longer recovery time. Using a small, curved incision under the chin with a local anesthetic is the least invasive chin implant technique in my humble opinion. Even then, the chin is covered with reinforced tape for 4 days and there is an obvious line of sutures below the chin. So, the type of work that you do along with just how "private" you want to keep your chin implant surgery will dictate when you can go back to work. When the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy, the lower face looks short, de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a "double chin".
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