Opt for Plastic Surgery and Recover in Time for Summer

The recovery times for various types of plastic surgery vary based on several factors. Generally, the time it takes for you to be able to go back to work is about a week. However, it takes about six weeks after surgery for you to resume all of your normal activities. If you get plastic surgery during the mid-winter months, most people are fully recovered by the time you’re ready to get into your summer clothes.

Planning for Plastic Surgery

There’s a lot that goes into planning for plastic surgery, especially if you have a family to take care of. You should consider the average time most people are on pain medication, how long it will take you to get back to work, and the average time it takes most people to get to the point where they can resume their daily activities without any restrictions. Planning ahead for the time you need can help you recover even faster since you’ll have less stress to deal with.

These are the average timeframes for certain plastic surgeries. Keep in mind that not everyone heals the same. You may heal faster or slower than the next person. However, these average timeframes can help you with planning:

• Arm Lift: Medication – 3 to 5 days; return to work – about a week; return to normal activities – about six weeks.
• Breast Augmentation, Lift, and Reduction: Medication – 1 to 3 days; return to work – about a week; return to normal activities – about six weeks.
• Eyelid Lift: Medication – 1 to 2 days; return to work – about a week; return to normal activities – about six weeks.
• Labiaplasty: Medication – 3 to 5 days; return to work – about a week; return to normal activities – about six weeks.
• Liposuction: Medication – 1 to 3 days; return to work – about a week; return to normal activities – about six weeks.
• Lower Body Lift and Thigh Lift: Medication – 1 week; return to work – about 2 weeks; return to normal activities – about six weeks.
• Mommy Makeover: Medication – 1 week; return to work – about 2 weeks; return to normal activities – about six weeks.
• Rhinoplasty: Medication – 1 to 3 days; return to work – 1 to 2 weeks, depending on your comfort level; return to normal activities – about six weeks.
• Tummy Tuck: Medication – 1 week; return to work – about 2 weeks; return to normal activities – about six weeks.

Where to Find Plastic Surgery in Austin, TX

Austin Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery serves Austin and the surrounding areas in Texas. To find out more about the various types of plastic surgery we offer, speak with a doctor at Austin Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. To arrange a consultation, please call 512-815-0123.