Best exercises after Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

At 6 weeks you can slowly start to return to an ab workout.  But stop if you get any pain.  You want to keep that abdomen and flanks looking great so you'll need to work or tone.  I personally do a huge ab workout but unless you've done a lot before it's tough to explain.  You need to work... more

Bp8me2: I am sure you have already received instructions from your plastic surgeon on this subject, but I can tell you what we tell our patients. In the first days after out-patient tummy tuck and liposuction, we want our patients walking at home actively.  After a week we suggest walking out of the home... more

6 weeks after tummy-tuck and liposuction is an adequate time for many cardiovascular type exercises. Running, elliptical trainer, treadmill, fast walking are all excellent forms of aerobic exercise. Weight lifting can put a significant strain on the incisions and the sutures. It is wise to begin weight lifting... more

I agree that 6 weeks is the magic number with  a tummy tuck where you can resume normal exercise. I am a bit more conservative on actual doing any abdominal work (sit-ups) until 3-4 months post op. I would start with very general and light cardio and then work your way slowly back to weights. Let your... more

At 6 weeks post-op, you probably can go back to the gym. I always tell my patients that they should be able to gauge what is tolerable a this point. Most will be uncomfortable to perform sit-ups. I would probably avoid that activity for about 8 weeks. Weight lifting, etc.. should be restarted slowly.