I enjoy running and wondered how long I'd have to wait to return to this. What exercises can I do and when?
Answer: Wait 6-8 Weeks Before Resuming Exercise After Mini Tummy Tuck In the performance of a mini tummy tuck, liposuction of the entire abdominal wall is normally performed first.Following that, an incision is made in the lower part of the abdomen.This incision goes through the skin and fat layer but does not penetrate the muscle layer.The skin and fat layer is then elevated off of the muscle layer up to the bellybutton.The skin and fat layer is then pulled snugly downward and the excess skin and fat are removed and the wound is closed.This leaves a significant raw surface between the muscle layer and the fat layer between the pubic bone and the bellybutton across the entire lower abdomen.It is very important that this space heal.It would normally be expected to take 10 to 14 days for this space to be healed and closed.During that time, it is very important to limit your activity.Even after it is closed, the healing process is not complete.The entire healing process could take six to eight weeks.If you have a mini abdominoplasty, it is probably best to not plan on returning to driving for 10 to 14 days. After that, you should wait six to eight weeks before you resume exercise and strenuous activity.Watch my tummy tuck video for a simple and illustrated explanation of tummy tuck and body contouring procedures.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Wait 6-8 Weeks Before Resuming Exercise After Mini Tummy Tuck In the performance of a mini tummy tuck, liposuction of the entire abdominal wall is normally performed first.Following that, an incision is made in the lower part of the abdomen.This incision goes through the skin and fat layer but does not penetrate the muscle layer.The skin and fat layer is then elevated off of the muscle layer up to the bellybutton.The skin and fat layer is then pulled snugly downward and the excess skin and fat are removed and the wound is closed.This leaves a significant raw surface between the muscle layer and the fat layer between the pubic bone and the bellybutton across the entire lower abdomen.It is very important that this space heal.It would normally be expected to take 10 to 14 days for this space to be healed and closed.During that time, it is very important to limit your activity.Even after it is closed, the healing process is not complete.The entire healing process could take six to eight weeks.If you have a mini abdominoplasty, it is probably best to not plan on returning to driving for 10 to 14 days. After that, you should wait six to eight weeks before you resume exercise and strenuous activity.Watch my tummy tuck video for a simple and illustrated explanation of tummy tuck and body contouring procedures.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Exercise After Mini Tummy Tuck? It is commendable that you wish to return to exercise as soon as possible after surgery. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to determining the return to specific activities after the specific procedures performed. He/she will know exactly how you are progressing and whether or not you have experienced any complications. Remember, that he/she is ultimately responsible for your care. Having said that, I ask my tummy tuck patients to start walking ASAP after surgery but refrain from any heavy-lifting or strenuous exercise for 6-8 weeks to prevent complications and ensure proper healing. It may be 4-6 months before you reach your full energy and strength levels. Best to “go slow” and listen to your body as you gradually increase or activity level. Best wishes.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Exercise After Mini Tummy Tuck? It is commendable that you wish to return to exercise as soon as possible after surgery. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to determining the return to specific activities after the specific procedures performed. He/she will know exactly how you are progressing and whether or not you have experienced any complications. Remember, that he/she is ultimately responsible for your care. Having said that, I ask my tummy tuck patients to start walking ASAP after surgery but refrain from any heavy-lifting or strenuous exercise for 6-8 weeks to prevent complications and ensure proper healing. It may be 4-6 months before you reach your full energy and strength levels. Best to “go slow” and listen to your body as you gradually increase or activity level. Best wishes.
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May 5, 2010
Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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May 3, 2010
Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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October 26, 2015
Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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