I work as a dental assistant and I am getting my first breast augmentation in 3 weeks. As you know, dental assistants use their arms a lot. A LOT. Would one week off work suffice or should I just take two weeks off? Thank you!
March 20, 2018
Answer: RReturnng to wor as a dental assistant after a BAM HI Michela, Please ask your own PS what he/she recommends and follow their instructions. I tell my patients to not to lift their elbows above their shoulders when they return to work for about 5 weeks. Working with your hands should be fine. Just go slowly and avoid sudden turns and movements. Again, please consult with your own PS.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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March 20, 2018
Answer: RReturnng to wor as a dental assistant after a BAM HI Michela, Please ask your own PS what he/she recommends and follow their instructions. I tell my patients to not to lift their elbows above their shoulders when they return to work for about 5 weeks. Working with your hands should be fine. Just go slowly and avoid sudden turns and movements. Again, please consult with your own PS.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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March 20, 2018
Answer: Time off work after breast augmentation Hello and thanks for your questions. With the type of work that you do - active arm motion, elbows elevated, etc. - you would most likely have a much easier recovery if you were able to take more than 1 week off. Two weeks should be more than sufficient. For those that have less arm-intensive occupations, I usually let them know that they can most likely comfortably return to work after 3-4 days, but this is not the case for your occupation. Discuss fully with your surgeon.
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March 20, 2018
Answer: Time off work after breast augmentation Hello and thanks for your questions. With the type of work that you do - active arm motion, elbows elevated, etc. - you would most likely have a much easier recovery if you were able to take more than 1 week off. Two weeks should be more than sufficient. For those that have less arm-intensive occupations, I usually let them know that they can most likely comfortably return to work after 3-4 days, but this is not the case for your occupation. Discuss fully with your surgeon.
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