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What is the Minimum Recovery Time for a Mommy Makeover?
asked 2 years ago by Chan05 in miami
Latest answer by Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Question viewed 7,185 times
Tags: abdomen, breasts, c-section, downtime, recovery, sore
I would like to have a breast lift, a breast augmentation and a tummy tuck w/ liposuction on the sides next year. I work at a desk job and have to request the time off. To give an idea, I was up and cleaning about 5 days after my c-section, although it would still get sore at the end of the day. How soon can I be at my desk job? Is 10 days sufficient? I sit down most of the day and if it helps, I am 24 years old, 5'4" and weighing 116 pounds.
30 answers to What is the Minimum Recovery Time for a Mommy Makeover?
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Mommy Makeover Recovery
The downtime after a mommy makeover is dependent on which procedures are selected and the degree of improvement that is desired. Typically, you would need 10-14 days of recovery time.
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Recovery after mommy makeover
Recovery after mommy makeovers depend a lot on what procedures you had for your mommy makeover. The procedure that usually adds the most recovery time is the tummy tuck. In this case, it is not uncommon to take off 10 - 20 days off of work depending on how quickly you recover and the type of work you do. If work requires a lot of physical activity, then plan on taking more time. If you are able to take things easy and transition slowly to work, then you can easily...
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Give yourself at least 6 weeks for full physical recovery after Mommy Makeover surgery
After any major surgery such as a Mommy Makeover, you need to give yourself the time needed for complete physical recovery.
In most instances, a Mommy Makover includes a breast lift/implants (or breast reduction), a tummy tuck and/or liposuction (just like you are seeking!).
I counsel my patients to take 6 weeks off aggressive physical activity such as exercise, and to take at least 2-3 weeks off work, longer if they can!
Becoming too active immediately after surgery can increase...
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Karen M. Horton, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after a
With the type of mommy makeover you are contemplating, I think in 10-14 days you could return to work as long as there is no lifting more than 20lbs, but I think full activity miggt take up tp 6 weeks. Getting up every hour or so from your desk job is a good idea so there is no creasing of the abdominal skin during the healing process.
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Desk job after "mommy makeover" is possible in several days.
Realize that asking for a minimum recovery time is a bit like a surgeon asking him or herself how quickly they can operate and still get an OK result. Usually, taking one's time to do the best job possible is the way to go.
Similarly, recovery to get the best result requires doing enough activity to avoid blood clots, for example, but not so much activity that bleeding requiring re-operation occurs. Everything must be balanced. But you know that, and your question is a practical...
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Recovery time after a Mommy Makeover
The tummy tuck component is what dictates your recovery time. Based on your comment that you were up and cleaning a week after your c-section, I'd say you have good pain tolerance. (I would, however, strongly discourage you from trying to do those kinds of activities soon after surgery. Bleeding is a risk after surgery, and doing strenuous activities that raise your blood pressure increase those risks. After any real operation, you should take it easy for 10 days to 2 weeks for that...
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After Mommy Makeover 2 Weeks Minimal Recovery Time 6 Weeks for Full
Thank you for your question. You may well be able to return to a desk job after ten days but it depends on the type of Mommy Makeover that you have and whether you have any healing issues.
You are having a lot of surgery done and multiple procedures add to potential complication rates and recovery time.
If you are having a full tummy tuck your recovery will take longer. A Breast Lift recovery also takes longer than a simple Breast Augmentation.
By 10 days your drains should be...
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Minimum recovery post mommy makeover.
Hello, I would say 10-14 days should be sufficient to take off. I tell patients at least 10 days off to recover. Keep in mind that recovery after mommy makeover (tummy tuck and breast lift/augmentation) varies patient to patient. Best of luck.
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Minimum recovery time for Mommy Makeover
The recovery after mommy makeover (tummy tuck and breast lift/augmentation) varies patient to patient. I have patients who went back to their desk job after 1 week; and I have others who went back after 3 weeks. Pain threshold is very subjective. Even with same procedures, some people may take longer to recover. Even if it is not pain, you may feel very tired if you go back too soon. I would plan on taking at least 2 weeks off from work.
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Recovery time for a mommy makeover
Your recovery may be more limited by your level of energy than by pain. Often patients are finished with pain medication by a week or ten days, but only feel useful at work in stretches of a few hours at a time, then they need to rest.
We generally suggest two weeks but if your procedure is a bit smaller, or you are perhaps a bit tougher than others you can be back quicker. It works the other way as well though. Some people need more time based on their individual...
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JUST DEPENDS...
Do you have quadruplets at home the age of three? Do you run a forklift or do any heavy lifting when you are required to go back to work? etc. etc.
If you catch my drift it really depends on what is expected of you in your life once you have to return to it after your procedure.
Can you get time off work? Can you get help with the kids at home? Do you need to coach the soccer team, or are you an actual player on the soccer team?
In my practice we ask our...
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Kimberly A. Henry, MD
Greenbrae Plastic Surgeon
Greenbrae Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy needs rest (recovery after mommy makeover)
Based on my experience, after a patient undergoes a breast augmentation, lift, and tummy tuck with lipo of the waists, patients are able to go back to work in a desk job / part-time capacity approximately 2 weeks after surgery. However, my recommendations would be no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 5-6 weeks to allow your incisions to heal. If you choose to go back to a desk job (sitting) 2 weeks after surgery, you will likely have to wear compression garments (ie a...
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Healing from a "mommy makeover"
I have performed mommy makeovers for 10 years. What seems to work best is 2 weeks. Most can drive after one week, but a few extra days are needed for the recovery from the tummy tuck. Many of my patients have surgery on a Friday, and take the following week off from work. You only miss six days of work, but have ten days to recover.
Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Depends....
Hello,
The answer here depends upon exactly what you have done. Mommy makeover surgery is composed of different procedures in different mommies.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
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Recovery time for Mommy Makeover
In most cases 10 days is sufficient recovery for Mommy Makeover. However, every patient is different. I have never had a patient take more than 10 days before returning to work. However, you will probably not feel 100% for several weeks. Good luck with your procedure.
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About one week for non-physical work
Mommy makeover is a procedure that requires minimum of one week recovery time. Taking you have a job that doesn't involve lifting and carrying heavy items you should be comfortable to come back to work after that time. You still might experience swelling and feeling sore, but that should resolve with time.
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Give yourself extra time to recover from your Mommy Makeover
Planning ahead is key to giving yourself the appropriate time to heal. A Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures to reverse the effects of pregnancy and weight gain. As is your case, it may involve breast augmentation, tummy-tuck, and liposuction.
Everyone is different in terms of their ability to recover after surgery. You are young, at a good weight and I assume in good health based on your question. You have done well with the recovery after you...
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Recovery from a mommy makeover
A mommy makeover consists of a breast procedure (implants +/- breast lift) combined with an abdominal procedure (tummy tuck +/- liposuction). Most patients will take one to two weeks off work from this type of surgery. You should however avoid strenuous activity for about four to six weeks after surgery. Some patients may recover faster than others, however I would recommend at least 7-10 days off before you feel comfortable returning to work and driving.
Please consult with a...
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Mommy Makeover recovery
It sounds like recovery from your Mommy Makeover should go smoothly--you won't need a great deal (if any) liposuction with your procedures. I think 2 weeks off from your desk job should be just about right. You may be tired and sore when you go back, but it should be manageble. Good luck!
Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery time after Mommy Makeover
Typical recovery times after breast augmentation with lift and abdominoplasty with liposuction range from 1 to 3 weeks, however there are still restrictions on your level of activity (e.g. exercise and heavy lifting) for 4 to 6 weeks after the procedure. This is to avoid a bleeding complication, which if severe may require a return to the operating room.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after a Mommy Makeover varies from patient to patient
Recovery from a Mommy Makeover will vary depending on which procedures are performed and how your surgeon performs his or her procedures. After a mastopexy/ augmentation mammaplasty and an aabdominoplasty with liposuction, most patients are able to return to driving and work by 10-14 days. However, every patient is different and has a different pain tolerance. You should check with your surgeon to see what he or she recommends. Good luck.
Sanjay Grover MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery time for a mommy makeover
This is one of the most common questions we hear. A mommy makeover is a combination of procedures to help the recontour the abdomen and breast. Each mommy gets her own makeover. If you only need liposuction of the abdomen and a small breast lift, the recovery period may be just a few days. However, if you require a full tummy tuck and breast lift with implants, the recovery process can take as much as two weeks. Consult with a board-certified and experienced plastic surgeon so that they may...
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B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery from Mommy makeover surgery
The recovery from these procedures really varies depending upon your tolerance for pain and your ability to recover quickly. I would tell you that 10 days may be OK, but 2 weeks is more like it.
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Phases of recovery after Mommy Makeover
You are wise to plan ahead. We would certainly encourage you to be out of bed and walking around the house right away, and most patients would be able to return to a desk job within 10 days. It is very important not to rush the recovery and avoid lifting for several weeks though. There are a few things that the surgeon can do to speed recovery, and one technique that I have found very helpful is called the Progressive Tension Suture abdominoplasty. This helps the healing so the drian tube...
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How long do I need off from a desk job after a Mommy Makeover?
Hi there-
Because I operate on Fridays, and because I do a great many Mommy Makeover procedures, I have a lot of patients in your position...
My recommendation to my patients is that they take 2 weeks off, but depending on your exact job responsibilities the ten days off may be enough.
I would add that when patients do return to work a bit earlier they definitely do seem to have a few more problems in the recovery period, but in my experience these tend to be self limited problems that take...
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Recovery period for Mommy Makeover
In order to have the best results possible, I would recommend a good 2 weeks recovery. Depending on the severity and complexity of your case, your healing time can be faster or take longer than usual. As long as you take it easy those first 2 weeks, you should be ok to return back to work within 10-14 days. Make sure you have a good support system to help you. Listening to your body is key, you will know what you are capable of doing and not doing. However, as long as you keep a positive...
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Minimum recovery time for a Mommy Makeover
I recommend 10 business days off but usually 2 full weeks is better. So let's say you did the operation on a Friday. You might be able to return to work by the 10 days or that second post op Monday. These off days are only good if you do not have any post op problems or complications. Than recovery could be longer.
Thanks for asking a great question. Regards and good luck!
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Recovery from a mommy makeover
I do a very substantial number of the combined surgeries you require. The recovery is basically dictated by the abdomen with the breasts along for the ride. A tummy tuck first requires a drain that I remove when the output is a certain amount, usually reached at one ween after surgery. At two weeks you can begin to do light exercise except for abs. At one month you feel 85% normal and at 2 months 100% normal. Working at a desk job is fine at 10 days or even sooner if you don't mind...
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Depending on the extent of the tummy tuck, 10 days is a reasonable amount of time to take off following the mommy makeover. I generally advise my patients to plan on two weeks.However, it sounds as if you may not require a truly extensive procedure given your body weight and prior recovery record
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Mminimum recovery time for a Mommy Makeover
It sounds like you have a PERFECT figure for this operation and a great attitude.
For an Augmentation Mastopexy, with an Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) and back/side liposuction I think you should plan on taking off 10-14 days.
This DOES NOT mean that you may require all this time off , some women do while others do not - it is always safer to take more time off than you need and change your mind. Especially, in today's economy.
I KNOW you will do well.
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