I'm a waitress, will I be able to go back to work after only 2 weeks? Should I do high profile or moderate plus implants?(photo)

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I'm a waitress and I can only get two weeks off at a time from work. Will I be safe to return to work after only two weeks? We aren't required to carry trays and only carry two plates of food at a time. I would like to get silicone, under the muscle. My second question is would high profile or moderate plus give me the look in the following photo?

Keith Hodge, MD · Answer

I think 2 weeks is plenty of time off for a breast augmentation. If you have a petite frame and want an augmented look, then a high profile implant will be your best choice. Best of luck!

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hi.. thank you for the question... Two weeks are ok to go back to work. About the look you want to achieve it would depend on your pre-op conditions.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

With average convalescence you should be able to return to work in two weeks. Profile determination is made by your plastic surgeon based on the volume you desire in the anatomic dimensions of your chest.

Ravinder Jarial, DO · Answer

Greetings. The answer to your question about returning to work is variable from surgeon to surgeon. In general, things should be okay. However, this is something to ask your plastic surgeon. Either implant type will provide a good result. Ultimately, it depends on what type of appearance you desire and the associated risks/benefits with each implant type. Good luck!

Brian Coan, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there, thanks for sharing your question. There could always be a risk, but more than likely you should be okay to return to work after 2 weeks. I recommend speaking with your surgeon directly. They will appreciate any and all communication. -Dr. Coan

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

It is a question of possibilities. On average yes but there are always risks. I might recommend as a OPURE guess mod profile+.

Sheldon Lincenberg, MD · Answer

Hello lauraval537,You raise two good questions. The first few weeks following breast augmentation are when the healing tissues are gaining strength, including the skin scar. Too much activity can result in tension against the stitches that can overwhelm the strength of the stitches to hold things together. If the stitches fail, the implants could be exposed to the outside environment, and the breasts would fall apart. If you must return to work in 2 weeks, you will have an added security against this by using an approach at the edge of the areola and placing the implants under the pectoral muscle.Secondly, the photos that you show illustrate very large breasts that are beyond proportionate for her thin body. If you want that appearance, you should request high or extra high profile implants.I hope my thoughts are helpful to you.

Neil T. Chen, MD · Answer

For most people with desk work, often 4-5 days of recovery would be enough. Your job requires much more physical strength and lifting. Therefore 10 days to 2 weeks would be a safer bet.Choice of moderate plus vs high profile implants requires care consideration of chest circumference, expected volume increase, etc. Many people have the (misguided) ideas that the high profile implants are better. That is not necessary the case. Given the same volume, a high profile implant has narrower base than a moderate plus implant. Assuming you want a narrow cleave line (who wouldn't), a set of high profile implants (with narrower bases) placed closely near the midline may end up making the nipple position too lateral (outward pointing). Clearly this would not be good.

Anne Taylor, MD · Answer

Hello- the time off after breast augmentation varies by person, but in my practice, 1 week is all that is needed, even for jobs like waitressing. This would depend on the weight of the tray you are required to carry of course! To get the look the picture, I would say the high profile would be a good option-- you want projection--right?! Discuss this with your plastic surgeon and she will lead you in the right direction.Good Luck.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, and computer imaging) will be critical. The plastic surgeon will be your best guide when it comes to returning to work; generally speaking, you should be fine by two weeks, assuming no heavy lifting.

Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:

1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.
2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. 
In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.
3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.
I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

I'm a waitress, will I be able to go back to work after only 2 weeks? Should I do high profile or moderate plus implants?(photo)

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