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Do i need to take time off work after a breast biopsy? im having an excisional biopsy as an outpatient. should i ask for time off to recover?

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Usually not needed : Usually, an outpatient breast biopsy is not painful. Typically Ibuprofen is enough for pain control. Returning to work the next day is not uncommon.

Answered 11/2/2015

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A member asked:

Do i need to take time off work after a breast biopsy? im having an excisional biopsy as an outpatient. should i ask for time off to recover?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Brown answered

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