I'm a nurse and I'm looking into a breast augmentation. How long will I have to take off after surgery or expect restrictions. What type of things will I not be able to do at work after surgery? I'm usually off a week at a time. Is that enough time to recovery enough to get back to work?
Answer: Breast augmentation A week off from work will be enough after surgery. You should not try to push, pull or lift anything heavier than 10 pounds for the first 6 weeks. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions for after your surgery. Best of luck to you!
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Answer: Breast augmentation A week off from work will be enough after surgery. You should not try to push, pull or lift anything heavier than 10 pounds for the first 6 weeks. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions for after your surgery. Best of luck to you!
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March 8, 2022
Answer: Recovery after Breast Augmentation Every surgeon has a different recovery protocol and everyone heals differently, with that said, most patients are able to return to work after a few days, as long as the job is non-active (i.e. sitting at a desk), but you mentioned yours is physical and I'm not sure if that involves heavy lifting. You should only raise your arm to shoulder level for the first two weeks to make sure any wounds do not pull open, and you should also avoid lifting objects (or children) heavier than 5 lb during the first two weeks. Soreness and swelling can be expected for a few weeks. Exercise and normal activity can resume typically 6 to 8 weeks after your breast augmentation surgery. I would consult with your plastic surgeon to see what his/her protocol is and what they would recommend for you.
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March 8, 2022
Answer: Recovery after Breast Augmentation Every surgeon has a different recovery protocol and everyone heals differently, with that said, most patients are able to return to work after a few days, as long as the job is non-active (i.e. sitting at a desk), but you mentioned yours is physical and I'm not sure if that involves heavy lifting. You should only raise your arm to shoulder level for the first two weeks to make sure any wounds do not pull open, and you should also avoid lifting objects (or children) heavier than 5 lb during the first two weeks. Soreness and swelling can be expected for a few weeks. Exercise and normal activity can resume typically 6 to 8 weeks after your breast augmentation surgery. I would consult with your plastic surgeon to see what his/her protocol is and what they would recommend for you.
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March 1, 2022
Answer: Time off work after surgery Hi Bcsar,
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March 1, 2022
Answer: Time off work after surgery Hi Bcsar,
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February 28, 2022
Answer: Recovery for nurses. How long will I need to take off work after a breast augmentation surgery? Hello,
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February 28, 2022
Answer: Recovery for nurses. How long will I need to take off work after a breast augmentation surgery? Hello,
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February 25, 2022
Answer: Best to follow your surgeon's protocol; I advise my nurses 5 days for desk work 2 weeks to pull patients I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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February 25, 2022
Answer: Best to follow your surgeon's protocol; I advise my nurses 5 days for desk work 2 weeks to pull patients I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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