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A member asked:
How long is recovery time after having breast reconstruction?
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Varies: Depending on whether you have tissue expanders or a flap based reconstruction will affect how long the recovery is. In general, you should expect 4-6 weeks off of work and another 4-6 weeks of light duty after that.
Answered 9/28/2016
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2-6 weeks depending: There are many different types of breast reconstruction procedure, each with varied recovery times. The most complex procedures (eg microsurgical breast reconstruction) usually require 4-6 weeks of recovery time.
Answered 11/25/2012
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One month: Most women should be able to return to full activities within one month after surgery. You should be able to return to a desk job after a few days.
Answered 11/25/2012
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2-6 weeks depending: There are many different types of breast reconstruction procedure (implants vs various techniques that use our own tissue), each with varied recovery times (2-6 weeks). The most complex procedures (eg microsurgical breast reconstruction) usually require 4-6 weeks of recovery time.
Answered 1/25/2015
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