Best Exercises After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

asked 3 years ago by bp8me2 in TN
Latest answer by Christopher L. Hess, MD
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Tags: abdomen, exercise, fat reduction

I had Tummy Tuck with Liposuction 6 weeks ago. What are the best exercises after these procedures?

5 answers to Best Exercises After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

Take it slow

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 the rectus and the obliques. A good program that does the whole body is the P90X. You've probably seen the infomercial. I have friends that swear by it. It tones the entire body. Give it a shot. more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Best Exercises: General Toning and Specific Abdominals, slowly

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. After 2 weeks most can drive their car. After 6 weeks most can resume self-paced calisthenics, cardio, and light weights. They can do easy abdominal exercises. After a few more weeks... more

Sutton Graham II, MD
Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Many exercises possible at 6 weeks after Tummy Tuck and Lipo

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 slowly. 6 weeks is a fine time to start, but start slowly. Do less repetitions and less weight than you were used to doing. It is most important to let your body guide you. If you... more

Sirish Maddali, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Ease yourself back into excercise.

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 body be your guide and if you feel pain, slow way down.

David Rankin, MD
Jupiter Plastic Surgeon

Exercizes after tummy tuck

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.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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