Just got an EMT job after breast augmentation, when can I perform the duties needed?

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your surgery and new job!  I typically recommend my patients to have no heavy lifting or working out for 4 weeks.  I don't necessarily recommend taking 4 weeks off from work but my recommendation would be to see if you can go on light duty.  I would also suggest speaking to your surgeon to see what their post surgical protocol is and follow their instructions.  Best of luck to you.  

Most plastic surgeons will recommend 4 to 6 weeks before resuming strenuous activity with a lifting limit of 10 to 15 pounds.  Your best advice will come from the PS who performed your breast augmentation as he/she knows the extent of the surgery and how you are healing.  And his/her post-operative protocol may vary from mine.

I want my patients to avoid doing any heavy lifting for 2 weeks, but check with your surgeon who knows you best. Good luck.

I advise my EMT patients that they may return to work by the 3rd week but to minimize excessive upper body activity until the 5th or 6th week. Always best to check on your surgeon's protocol.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and AuthorRealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee

Dear emmi87,the majority of breast augmentation patients need one week of downtime. Depending on the work environment (heavy lifting, etc) more time off may be necessary. Patients are encouraged to walk immediately after surgery to avoid blood clots in the legs. I suggest that you follow your plastic surgeon’s post-operative instructions, especially on the level of activity that you can do and your scheduled follow up checkups, for faster and recovery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hi and congrats on both. I tell my patients to avoid anything strenuous for 3 weeks, but others may need a little more time depending on how the implant is sitting. This is a good question for you to ask your surgeon. Best, 

Hi and welcome to our forum!No two patients are alike. Some individuals are able to resume normal activity in 2-3 weeks, others may take 4 weeks to recover.  Allowable activity is to be determined by your plastic surgeon after evaluation.Best wishes...