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Can I Go Back to Work As a Exotic Dancer After a Tummy Tuck ?

asked 1 year ago by queens9189 in queens, NY
Latest answer by B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Question viewed 249 times
Tags: female

i had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago but my doctor said not to do situps until at least 3 months after the surgery and when i try to dance my abdomen hurts should i still try to dance?

8 answers to Can I Go Back to Work As a Exotic Dancer After a Tummy Tuck ?

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Going back to work as an exotic dancer after a tummy tuck

A tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure to contour the abdomen, create a tight waist, and remove extra skin, fat, and stretch marks. In our practice, we have performed abdominal contouring and tummy tucks in men and women from all walks of life. As you have a profession that will require you to show off your abdomen is essential that you work with a plastic surgeon that is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Such a doctor will be able to carefully... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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Recovery After Tummy Tuck

First, please follow the recommendations of your surgeon.  For my patients, I usually recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity (no exercise) for 4to 6 weeks after tummy tuck. After six weeks, I encourage patients to slowly resume exercise routines *gradually*. Remember, during the six week postoperative period - you will be deconditioned. I do prepare patients to notice some increased swelling once exercise is resumed. Over the next several weeks, this post-exercise... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Follow your doctor's advice

If it still hurts when you try to dance and your doctor doesn't want you doing situps, I would follow his advice.  I usually allow my patients to go back to their normal routine 4 weeks after surgery but each of us is different as is each patient.  You won't go wrong following his advice.
Steven Schuster, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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7 Weeks post tummy tuck and dancing

If you are still pretty sore, you may want to hold off a bit. Check with your doctor to see if it is OK.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Activity post tummy tuck

At 7 weeks, it should be appropriate to begin resuming normal activity.   The most important step is to listen to your body.    Sensations of tearing, pulling, and stretching generally mean you a pushing too hard and it is time to back off.   If you experience no pain or discomfort, it should be safe to progress activity.    Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and develop a plan of return to full activity.    All the... more
Paul S. Gill, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck

I agree with your plastic surgeon.  Strengthening your abdominal muscles before dancing would be wise.
Shahin Javaheri, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Dancing

Usually your plastic surgeon will be able to give you the best insight as to why certain activities are still sore. Most abdominoplasties will regain total function eventually.
Timothy Fee, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

www.coastalcosmetic.com

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Returning to activities after tummy tuck

I would follow through with your plastic surgeons recommendations. We strongly recommend core strengthening exercises and allow this to commence approximately 3 weeks after surgery. Pain may be an indication that you are doing exercises that stress the repair rather than with the stitches to help approximate the muscles.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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