I'm only 4 days post op so I know it's too soon to tell how my new breasts will look once they dropped and fluffed but I am concerned with the tightness I feel. I go back to work next week and I'm scared that the tightness will prevent me from doing my job. I'm a waitress at a very busy restaurant and the muscle soreness makes it difficult to lift my arms and even get out of bed. How long does this period usually last and is there anything I can do to speed up the healing process?
Answer: Tight and Sore Four Days After a Breast Augmentation Thank
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March 30, 2017
Answer: 4 Days Post Op Hello,Thank you for your question. At 4 days post op, soreness and swelling are certainly expected. My patients find that the majority of swelling and discomfort is resolved by two weeks post op. Most patients can return to light work such as an office/desk job 5-7 days post op, however when my patients use their arms extensively for work, I typically recommend an extra week or modified work which allows you to relax the arms more. While you are at home recovering, I recommend that you relax the arms and chest muscles as much as possible. Talk to your Plastic Surgeon about your concerns as they know your situation the best and can advise you about next steps.Take care
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March 30, 2017
Answer: 4 Days Post Op Hello,Thank you for your question. At 4 days post op, soreness and swelling are certainly expected. My patients find that the majority of swelling and discomfort is resolved by two weeks post op. Most patients can return to light work such as an office/desk job 5-7 days post op, however when my patients use their arms extensively for work, I typically recommend an extra week or modified work which allows you to relax the arms more. While you are at home recovering, I recommend that you relax the arms and chest muscles as much as possible. Talk to your Plastic Surgeon about your concerns as they know your situation the best and can advise you about next steps.Take care
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March 30, 2017
Answer: 4 days s/p BA The tightness you feel is normal. You should review the do's and don'ts as well as things to speed the healing process after surgery with your surgeon. We all have different preferences in terms of progressing the patient to full activity.
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March 30, 2017
Answer: 4 days s/p BA The tightness you feel is normal. You should review the do's and don'ts as well as things to speed the healing process after surgery with your surgeon. We all have different preferences in terms of progressing the patient to full activity.
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March 30, 2017
Answer: Slow and Steady What you are describing is very normal at your post-op stage. Be careful to rest and not push it too much, especially lifting when you do go back to work. You should speak with your surgeon at your next appointment and ask as many questions as you can. As for speeding things up, no. You need to listen to your body and heal so you don't have any set backs. You'll rebound pretty quickly after a full week, but it's at least a six week recovery. Ask your surgeon for details as every patient heals at different rates.
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March 30, 2017
Answer: Slow and Steady What you are describing is very normal at your post-op stage. Be careful to rest and not push it too much, especially lifting when you do go back to work. You should speak with your surgeon at your next appointment and ask as many questions as you can. As for speeding things up, no. You need to listen to your body and heal so you don't have any set backs. You'll rebound pretty quickly after a full week, but it's at least a six week recovery. Ask your surgeon for details as every patient heals at different rates.
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March 29, 2017
Answer: Tightness after breast augmentation. It is normal to have tightness after breast augmentation. This can last for as little as one or two days to as much as one or two weeks. A small degree of inconsequential tightness can last for up to a month. What you're describing sounds completely normal. I recommend you discuss the matter with your surgeon if you have any questions or concerns.
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March 29, 2017
Answer: Tightness after breast augmentation. It is normal to have tightness after breast augmentation. This can last for as little as one or two days to as much as one or two weeks. A small degree of inconsequential tightness can last for up to a month. What you're describing sounds completely normal. I recommend you discuss the matter with your surgeon if you have any questions or concerns.
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