When Can You Go Back to Work After a Full Arm Lift? I Am a Dental Assistant. Thank You.

Your plastic surgeon will be your best guide when it comes to returning to work. He/she knows how your progressing,  exactly what your work duties involve, and is ultimately responsible for your care.

 Having said that, most of my patients are able to return to a desk job 7 to 10 days after arm lifting surgery.  More strenuous/active occupations (such as yours) may benefit from 3 to 4 weeks of time off. Sometimes patients are able to arrange modified duties and return to work earlier.

 Best wishes.

I tell people it will take 3-6 weeks to feel normal. So plan on 3 weeks to get back to work but you will probably still need to wear a garment at the office

-Usually, patients that use their arms a lot like you do at work will take at least two weeks off of work postoperatively.  Some patients will take three weeks off.

-It takes weeks for the swelling to go down completely.  Also, if you go back to work too early, you may notice that at the end of the day your arms will hurt and be more swollen.  The results of the operation won't be impacted, but you'll just be sore.

-Definitely meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to find our more!