I work as a CNA at a hospital, Will I be okay if after my breast augmentation I went back to work anywhere between 3-5 days?

It's best to listen to your surgeon. However, I generally advise patients plan to be off work for up to 5-7 days, although this can vary from person to person.  

Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to returning to specific occupation/activities. He/she knows exactly what was done, how you are progressing (every patient has a different experience after breast surgery), whether or not you have experienced any complications or setbacks, and exactly what type of activities you wish to return to.On average, I ask patients to take off  5 days to 1 week after breast augmentation surgery (desk job).  For some professions (such as yours), I may suggest a going back to work with a lighter workload (or in your case, having someone else do the lifting etc.. that would involve the pectoralis muscle).  Ideally, I ask patients not to lift anything heavy or do things ( like pulling/pushing) that contract the pectoralis musle for at least 3 weeks.  Ultimately, it will be important for you to “listen to your body”,  applied common sense, and return to activities/exercises in a  gradual fashion. Best wishes.

when i discuss postop care with my patients, I usually tell them, some patients may have minimal discomfort after the surgery, most patients will need pain medication for 10 to 14 days and some patients may have discomfort for several weeks.What group are you going to fall into? no body knows, reason why I recommend to be on the safe side and if possible ask for the longest possible time. Physiologically any wound, does not matter where is located, needs 3 weeks to obtain 80 % of the strengh and there is nothing a surgeon can do to accelerate time.Good Luck in your surgeryBe sure your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic surgerery (check the ABPS web site)I only place implants in the submuscular plane (Under the muscle)Sientra silicone implants are only provide by board certified surgeons

Most of my breast augmentation patients are very comfortable going back to a desk job like activity in a few days after surgery.  However, I recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 3-4 weeks.  As a CNA, this means no lifting patients or moving heavy boxes etc.   Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Thank you for your question. Most patients in my experience who try to return to work in a hospital after 3-5 days find that they are too uncomfortable especially if implants gave been placed under the muscle.My concern is also your exposure to the bacterial flora of the hospital environment and risk of infection. Please follow the advice of your plastic surgeon.

This is a little aggressive.    If you have  a subglandular you will have little pain.  The submuscular is somewhat more painful.  You must be off narcotic pain medication before back to work.  The risk of excessive motion or aggressive action after a breast augmentation is bleeding.  If bleeding occurs it means back to surgery.    I would recommend a week off as more realistic.   When you think about what is happening , this is a somewhat big deal surgery.   You want to avoid all complications so you only have to do it once.    My Best,  Dr C