Returning to Work

Returning to Work after Cosmetic Surgery

Every patient recovers differently after surgery. The timing of your return to work depends on the type of procedure, your individual healing response, and the nature of your job.
 

While some patients may feel ready within a few days, others may benefit from or even require a longer period of rest — and both are completely normal.
 

Factors Affecting Your Recovery Timeline

• Type and extent of your procedure (e.g. liposuction, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, facelift etc)

• Physical demands of your work (sedentary vs. active)

• Wound healing progress and swelling

• Your comfort and confidence level

• Your support system in place

Personalized Assessment and Guidance

• Personalised assessment before you resume work or travel 

• Advice on posture, garment use, and activity modification (e.g. no heavy lifting for 6 weeks, and to press on your belly if coughing after an abdominoplasty) to prevent strain on healing areas

• Suggest when you can resume face to face work after rhinoplasty and what kind of make-up to camouflage bruising

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Our Goal
To help you return to work safely, comfortably, and confidently — with your recovery and results optimized