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Exercise After Mini Tummy Tuck?

asked 3 years ago by Fiona-Marie
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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How soon can I exercise after having a mini tummy tuck? I enjoy running and wondered how long I'd have to wait to return to this. What exercises can I do and when?

8 answers to Exercise After Mini Tummy Tuck?

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Exercise After Min-Tummy Tuck

I advise all my patients about the risk and complications of exercising after tummy surgery.  Most often with mini-tummy surgeries I sew the tendons in your tummy area back together just like a corset.  Therefore it is very important to wait on your aerobic exercise and heavy lifting for about 4 weeks.  You can resume walking slowly for moderate exercise after two weeks.   As with any surgery the better you take care of yourself the sooner you heal and return to your... more
John Ward, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

www.johnwardmd.com

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Recovery for Mini Tummy Tuck

It really depends if you had any muscle plication.  If you did, then full activity at 6 weeks, if not then 2 weeks is sufficient. You would need to find out if any muscle repair was performed for your mini tummy tuck. Good luck.
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Exercise post tummy tuck

After any major cosmetic surgery, I ask my patients to refrain from any activities that elevate HR and BP for 2 weeks.  Then gradual resumption of activities is done.  Avoid strenuous abdominal work for 8 weeks to protect whatever muscle repair you might have.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Mini-tummy tuck recovery and exercise

In most instances, following a mini-tummy tuck, you can resume normal daily acitivties with compression garments begining 5 days after surgery.  Low-impact, non-resistance exercise may begin at two weeks and more strenuous activities may begin at 3 weeks with gradual increase in resistance by 6 weeks.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Exercise After Tummy Tuck

With a mini-tuck, most patients can get back to light exercise at the one to two week mark.  This would include walking on a treadmill, etc.  However, I would avoid any high-impact ativities for one month.  At that point, you should be ok to resume all activities as long as you are cleared by your surgeon.  I hope this helps. 
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Barrington Plastic Surgeon
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Exercise after mini tummy tuck

In general, I allow patients to go back to aerobic work-outs in about 3-4 weeks and heavy lifting by about 6-8 weeks. But, you should speak to your surgeon first and see what he recommends for yoyu.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Exercise after a mini tummy tuck

In our practice, we encourage patients to return to life aerobic activity as soon as possible after a mini tummy tuck. This includes walking with their compression garment on. Patients may return to the gym and weights at approximate six weeks after their surgery.   see video
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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Excercise after mini tummy tuck

My concern is tension in the incision area potentially causing widening of the scar. My recommendation is to start walking on a flat surface at a moderate pace 2 weeks after surgery and start running 4 weeks after surgery.
Michael A. Jazayeri, MD

Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

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