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How Soon After a Tummy Tuck Can I Wear High Heels?

asked 1 year ago by newtummy4bee in Fontana, CA
Latest answer by S. Sean Younai, MD
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8 answers to How Soon After a Tummy Tuck Can I Wear High Heels?

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Recovery After Tummy Tuck in Los Angeles

You would be able to wear high heals within 10-14 days after a tummy tuck as long as you feel steady and comfortable walking in them. You can also start light exercising within two to three weeks but no heavy lifting or sit ups for 2 months.
S. Sean Younai, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.beautifulself.com

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Limitations after tummy tuck

Patients should be comfortable with their core strength and coordination before wearing heels.  This is different for every patient, from two to six weeks.
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

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At least 2 weeks

Wearing high heels can put more stress on your body.  You should wait at least 2 weeks but it depends on how extensive your surgery was.  Always check with your surgeon first.
Dev Wali, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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When it would be appropriate to wear high heals following a tummy tuck

You should have much of your strength and balance back before considering wearing high heals as well as not experiencing light headedness when getting up and walking around. Not taking narcotic pain medication would be prudent as well. You probably should wait closer to at least 2 weeks.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Wearing High Heels after Tummy Tuck

It all depends on how you feel post tummy tuck.  Try first wearing around the house and if you don't feel any tension  or discomfort on your abdominal muscles,  you will be fine.
Ivan Thomas, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck

Generally you will have discomfort and pain for upto 6 weeks after such a surgery. I generally recommend that you should in your fully physically strong and normal statecbefore doing something that can stress you too much. Wearing high heals may require you to be very careful so you don't accidentally slip, twist or lose balance. So be very careful. You maybe able to wear heels in 2 to 3 weeks if your recovery is very smooth.
Shashidhar Kusuma, MD

Plantation Plastic Surgeon
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Wearing High Heels after Tummy Tuck

In most cases, people are back to their regular activities 2 weeks after surgery.  While you will not be 100%, but should be able to go out, wear heels, etc.   Good Luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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WHEN YOU CAN WEAR HIGH HEELS AFTER A TUMMY TUCK WILL DEPEND ON YOUR PAIN TOLERANCE

You will not be able to comfortably wear high heels at least until two weeks after your surgery.  It all depends on the extent of your tummy tuck. pain , and posture which will be related to the : amount of skin resection amount of liposuction and extent of muscle plication
Carlos Cordoba, MD

Montreal Plastic Surgeon

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