How many days off would a teacher assistant need from work after breast implants?

Thank you for the question. My patients usually go back to work after 4-7 days but this depends on the kind of work they do. As long as you don't carry children or heavy objects you can return to work. I prefer to operate on Friday so some of my patients can return to work on Tuesday. Good luck with your surgery. Dr. Khuthaila 

Thank you for your question. 
Generally, you can go back to work after one week as long as you do not have a job that requires manual labor or lifting heavy objects. If your implants are placed above the muscle (subglandular), you will have less pain than implants placed under the muscle (subpectoral). If you have subglandular implants, you will likely be able to go back to work after a few days. However, no matter where the implant is placed, you will need to refrain from lifting your arms above your head. I would also limit exercising vigorously for at least 4-6 weeks to limit mobility of that implant in the initial postoperative period.  You and your plastic surgeon should speak about details regarding your work situation but one week off would be safe. 
Best wishes,
Dr. Suzette Miranda 

It depends on how physically demanding your job is. If it’s mainly sedentary, then you may be able to return to work after about a week. However, if your job requires a lot of time on your feet and you’re lifting heavy things, then you’ll need to wait a few weeks. You’ll find out how long you should wait from your surgeon. This information is generally included in your post-op care instructions.

Thank you for your question.While each patients pain tolerance is different, my patients typically return to work within 48-72 hours following a breast augmentation procedure.  To this end, many of my patients elect to have their procedure performed on a Friday and are back to work by Monday, assuming that their job does not require any heavy lifting or exercising.  As long as you do not have to carry children or lift heavy objects (anything over 15-20lbs), you should be able to return to work quite quickly!  

We tell our breast augmentation patients to count on 1 week of recovery for the initial healing, and the 3-4 weeks out of gym and exercise.

Hi,
This is really patient dependent. Many of our patients return to work in a few days. However, you should not be lifting children, etc. The video below talks about recovery times and return to work. I hope you find it helpful. Good luck.

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  I advise taking one week off from work to be safe.  If you have a good pain tolerance, I have had many patients return to work in 3 days after surgery.   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.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

There's no "right answer" for how long off work a patient might need after having breast implants placed, because it really depends on the nature of your job and how much lifting or exercise you need to do.  For jobs that don't require much physical activity, a few days off is probably all that would be needed.  For jobs that are more strenuous, you may need more time, or least some restrictions on activities.  You'll need to speak to your doctor about these specifics.In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, schedule an in-person office consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Best of luck,Keith M. Blechman, MDNew York, NY

Thank you for your question. Most women take several days to 1 week away from work and their normal activities after getting a breast augmentation. As a teacher’s assistant, you hopefully don’t need to do any heavy lifting, but you may still have a fairly active job. You’ll want to avoid bumping your breasts accidentally or overly exerting yourself in the weeks after your procedure. If you schedule your procedure over a long weekend or holiday, you may only need to miss a couple of days. As always, ask your plastic surgeon for clearance if you feel uncertain.

There is no one answer -- a lot depends on you -- some people get a cold and go to bed for a week -- it will take them longer to recover. In the best of all possible worlds, if your work does not involve a lot of lifting, then you could return after a weekend. Usually 4 - 7 days is the average. I use a long acting local in the pocket , so you have very little pain after. But recovery is an independent thing.