How much time should I take off of work for an en bloc explant, lift and possible fat transfer. I am a nurse in a busy hospital.

Time off will depend on the physical nature of your job. If you're doing administrative type work, 10 days is enough. If you're lifting patients or equipment, I would take 3 weeks off to be safe. You don't want to split open your incisions and proper healing needs to take place. I operate on many nurses and this would be my best advice.

Hello, thank you for your question! Based on my experience with patients that have careers in bedside nursing, I recommend to have off 8-10 weeks, generally. Each patient’s healing journey is different and we want to make sure that you have proper timeframes to ensure you heal prior to providing patient care (i.e. turning patients). Hope this helps.

Hello @ktglo, thank you for your question. The recovery time for an en bloc explant can vary depending on several factors, including the specific surgical techniques used by your surgeon. In my practice, I remove breast implants, perform a total capsulectomy (the tissue is sent to pathology) and perform immediate aesthetic reconstruction. Generally, the patient doesn’t need to be lying in bed without moving, is a medical leave of about 10 days for the patient to be at home but she can perform all normal movement and needs . However, not physical strain. Regardless, it's essential to discuss your specific situation with your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon will be able to provide personalized advice based on your individual circumstances and the surgical techniques they plan to employ. Additionally, your surgeon can advise you on when you can safely return to work and any restrictions or modifications you might need to ensure a smooth recovery. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Typically patients can return to work after two weeks, but you may have some lifting restrictions still in place for up to six weeks. Your surgeon will guide you as she/he is most familiar with your medical history and surgical plan.

Dear ktglo,
every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery