I'm not new to lifting, I worked out doing my own push/pull routine which was 4 times a week for about 3 years, upon which I did a cycle of test-e 500mg last summer. However, in the fall (after I completed Post Cycle Therapy, thank god) I had to go to drug abuse treatment due to my multi chemical substance abuse problem (needles are bad okay). During this time I had no chance to lift whatsoever and after getting out right after Christmas, I was deeply in debt so I had to find a well paying job. I luckily was hired at GE Healthcare and worked very long (55-60 hour) weeks to pay off my initial debts so interest wouldn't pile up.

Luckily now, I'm in the green making decent money and am down to a relaxing 40 hour work week and I do not feel tired all the time anymore. I'd like to go back to the gym but this time instead of focusing on bodybuilding (don't get me wrong, my split was also very good for strength due to the rep numbers) I would like to focus on powerlifting mainly with added aesthetic exercises.

What would you guys reccommend for someone like me? My workplace has a very nice gym with free weights that I could use on weekdays. Would something like SS or SL supplemented with higher rep exercises work well?

Of course I'm lifting for myself, but getting aesthetic again (I seriously lost 30 lbs, which of at least 15 is muscle, dropped from 200 lbs 6'1 to 170 lbs) is my primary goal, though I'd also like to gain strength. Acquiring females is a rewarding side goal in my mind and I'd just like to maximize gains as soon as possible. (damn, the engineering and marketing interns here are damn cute)

Thanks for reading and I'm looking forward to interesting discussion and suggestions and help that could really lead toward realizing my future goals.