How soon can I exercise after tummy tuck with NO muscle repair?

Just wondering How soon I can get back to running and taking step aerobics after a Tummy Tuck with NO muscle repair? I am 2 weeks and 5 days?

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A: Tummy tuck and exercise

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! After a tummy tuck, we let patients return to unrestricted exercise 4 weeks after surgery.  Since you had no muscle work, you could probably start sooner, but I think it is best to be conservative and let the tissues heal.

A: tummy tuck

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

You need to ask your plastic surgeon what his/her feelings are on this.  After 2 weeks following the procedure you had I would allow you to start to return to your regular activity but your doctor may have a different recommendation.  You should follow his or her advice.

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