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Dental assistant: returning to work after breast aug

Michelada69
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!

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