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What to Avoid During Vacation While Tummy Tuck Heals?

asked 2 years ago by raegan in Lincolnton, North Carolina
Latest answer by David L. Abramson, MD
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Tags: healing

I had a Tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and am doing very well.

My family and I are going to the beach in a few weeks. Should I get in the ocean water with them (not to play, just relax)? And the pool? Should I get in the public pool? (again just cooling off in the heat)

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3 answers to What to Avoid During Vacation While Tummy Tuck Heals?

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Vacation guidelines after tummy tuck

If your tummy tuck was 3 weeks ago, and your vacation is in a few weeks, I'll guess that the timing of your vacation is at least 6 weeks from the time of surgery. Hopefully that is a valid assumption. If you were my patient, six weeks out from surgery, I would feel very comfortable with you getting in the ocean water and the pool. Assuming no postoperative healing complications, your incisions will be completely healed by that point. If you are going to the beach, be sure to apply... more
Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck

You should discuss with your plastic surgeon what they recommend. However most incisions are well healed within a few weeks and most activities are allowed by 6 weeks post operatively
David L. Abramson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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6 week post op Tummy Tuck

To be sure what your post surgical guidelines are after your tummy tuck surgery you should consult your surgeon and tell him what activities you are considering to participate in while you are on vacation as each person heals differently from the same tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure. He may or may not still want you to wear your post surgical compression garment for 12 hours each day depending on how your swelling is now. Also be sure that your incision line is completely healed and... more
Peter C. Haines, MD

Columbia Plastic Surgeon

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