Question:
How much time do you need to take off of work after a thigh lift?

I am interested in having a thigh lift and would like to know how much time is required for recovery before returning to work. I also need a tummy tuck, but the plastic surgeon I am seeing doesn't think that it is a good idea to both at the same time due to pain. Thank you!    — Julie B. (posted on June 3, 2002)

June 4, 2002
Julie, a girl from our support group had hers done in April 2002 and I talked to her last night (no meeting in May) and she told us that she took off 2 weeks from work. She's a nail tech and sits all day. She said she should have taken 3 weeks off. Good luck! ~Rachelle
   — rdszakacs

June 4, 2002
I'm sorry about not knowing about the thigh time out. but I just wanted you to know you may want to find another surgeon because I had tummy Tuck, breast lift and a RNY revision at the same time with no trouble at all! the pain is minimal.
   — Sharon F.

October 9, 2004
It is difficult and painful surgery. Much more than the others. Plan 2 weeks off from work at least. [email protected]
   — Nina D.