How quickly can I return to classes after Breast Reduction Surgery?

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I am scheduled to have my Breast Reduction Surgery the day after one of my classes begins and I am wandering if someone drives me if its is realistic for me to go to classes. I would take that first week off but its a summer course and missing even a few days is looked down on. I will just be sitting there listening to the professor.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Individuals recover differently but most breast reduction patients are back to everyday activity in just a few days. The specifics of your convalescence will be managed by your own plastic surgeon.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

You should be fine going back to school seven days after your surgery. I typically recommend that I patients return to school or work 7-10 days after their procedure. Please ask your plastic surgeon his or her recommendations about return to school.Good luck.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

One day recovery from a breast reduction is rather optimistic.  This is a big operation and you will more than likely need pain medication for at least the first 2 - 3 days.  You may not feel like going to school for at least 5 to 7 days after surgery.  Everyone is different.

Steven Schuster, MD, FACS · Answer

If all goes well there should be no problem with you returning to class one week post-op, that is if all goes as expected.  Most of my patients are off pain meds and their drains out.  Discuss it with your plastic surgeon to be sure.

C. Andrew Salzberg, MD · Answer

Depending on how you feel post-operatively, you should be able to sit through your classes a few days after the surgery so you don't miss too much school. I would play it by ear and see how you feel and check with your surgeon for his opinion. Good luck!

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How quickly can I return to classes after Breast Reduction Surgery?

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