How soon can I return to work / school?

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I wanted to get a bbl and breast lift during spring break this year which is only a week long. Can I return to work and or at least school after that if not how long do you recommend.?

Germán Newall, MD, FACS, FICS · Answer

Thanks for your question. Most of my patients are able to return to work 2 weeks after surgery. Every patient recovers differently. Please be sure to find a board certified plastic surgeon.

Sameer Karkhanis, MS, DNB · Answer

Hi, it would be ideal to take 10-14 days off following the 2 procedures. Following the BBL prolonged periods of sitting will not be advisable for atleast a month. It would be ideal to discuss these concerns with your PS in detail prior to the procedure.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hi.. thank you for the question... Generally if is only a Lipoesculpture or Liposuction and Bbl, patients can go back to their work/school 7-10 days after the procedure.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
I recommend my patients to allow 2-4 weeks for recovery, and to wait at least 7-10 days before going back to work, but each doctor has their own protocol. 
I also recommend not to sit for more than 30 mins. every two hours, for the first 2 weeks, and always with the help of a boppy pillow. Remember that each doctor has their own protocol, it is very important that you talk to him and follow his instructions.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

Robert Drielsma, MBBS, BSc, FRACS · Answer

Everybody recovers from surgery at their own pace but its probably unrealistic to expect that you could return to work one week after these procedures.  Most people take at least two weeks off work.  Its important to allow the body to recover and follow your surgeons post operative guidelines - failing to do so can compromise your results.  Arrange a consultation with a fully qualified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Recovery from a BBL is slightly different than a breast lift. The main difference is positioning after surgery.  I do not allow patients to sit on the buttocks or lie on their buttocks for 2-3 weeks after surgery. I also want patients to limit their exertion for several weeks. Most people can return to work within a week or so as long as they are not sitting on their buttocks during the early post-op period.

Brian Arslanian, MD · Answer

Thanks for your questionCongratulations on deciding on having surgery.  A BBL and breast lift will probably have you out of commission for 1- 2 weeks depending on your threshold of pain and extent of the liposuction and BBL.  The big thing will be when your surgeon will allow you to sit on your buttocks, and if you will have to sit for prolonged periods of time at school or work.  By two weeks you will probably be ok to sit on your butt with a special boppy pillow so the pressure is on your thighs and not your buttockGood Luck

How soon can I return to work / school?

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