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Exercise Before Tummy Tuck ? Yes Or No ?

asked 7 months ago by SmallGal in North East US
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
Question viewed 257 times
Tags: exercise, fitness, preparation, workout

Exercise Before Tummy Tuck ? Sit ups / Crunches etc Yes Or No ? Is Surgery more Difficult to perform ? Thank You

15 answers to Exercise Before Tummy Tuck ? Yes Or No ?

Exercise Before Tummy Tock?

Thank you for the question. There is absolutely nothing wrong with exercising to your hearts content before tummy tuck surgery. If anything it's helpful to be well conditioned and at a stable weight prior to embarking on a major operation. You are about to undergo a major operation which often involves a significant physical and emotional recovery. A few words of advice may be helpful:  1. Make sure you are doing the procedure for the right reasons (for... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Tummy Tuck - Exercise Before Tummy Tuck ? Yes Or No ?

How about maybe? As a rule I advise my patients not to more than their normal routine as the surgery date approaches, and to avoid any significant exercise in the several days before the procedure. You don't want to over do it, to strain a muscle or, even worse, to sustain an injury during this period. And in the event that you do have an injury, you may need to reschedule your procedure. So - as a rule - your normal routine is fine, back off on everything as your... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Exercise Before Tummy Tuck ...

There is nothing wrong with exercising prior to a tummy tuck. Losing as much weight possible before the procedure will help give you optimal results. Often times the tummy tuck is being done because the abdominal muscles are weak, so exercising will not really help. If you do choose to exercise, don't over do it right before the procedure so you will not feel any soreness. Also be sure to discuss it with your surgeon to get his or her recommendations. Good luck! more

Shain A. Cuber, MD
Marlboro Plastic Surgeon

Exercise before abdominoplasty

Exercise is permissible prior to abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck surgery). However, it is important that your weight is stable before the surgery. Do not attempt any major weight-loss regimen immediately prior to the procedure, as this may result in poor healing due to inadequate nutritional status. Any weight reduction regime should be completed well before the surgery, so that weight is stable for the best possible outcome.

Pamela B. Rosen, MD
Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon

Exercise Before Surgery - Great Idea

Patients who exercise before any type of surgery (not the day of) rebound much faster after surgery. I do not recommend exercising the area to be operatd upon within 2 days of the surgery to avoid additional soreness.

William H. Huffaker, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

Is it okay to exercise before Tummy Tuck surgery?

This is a question that I am often asked when patients are preparing to undergo surgery. There is absolutely nothing wrong with working out, running, or any other type of exercise in the days prior to surgical procedures. I am happy for patients to continue a healthy diet and exercise plan up to the day before surgery when this is something that they have already been doing previously. I would not BEGIN any type of restrictive diet or strenuous exercise plan in the days... more

Erez Sternberg, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Exercise and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

Exercise is always a good idea. However, if you have excess skin and muscle laxity, then it is not likely to improve with exercise alone. However, exercise does not make the surgery any more difficult. Good Luck.

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Exercise before tummy tuck

Any prep exercise which improves muscle tone and cardiac wellbeing is an excellent thing. The ability to motivate yourself to exercise suggests that you will similarly be a motivated participant in your own care and will be compliant with postop instructions and that is terrific. Best of luck with your planned surgery!

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Exercise in Preparation for Surgery Beneficial as Part of Healthy Lifestyle

Hi there- If you exercise routinely as part of your healthy lifestyle, then I say continue you routine until a few days before the procedure, at your usual pace and intensity. I would not want you working out extra hard because you are having surgery. Similarly, if you are not a person who normally exercises regularly, I do not think it benefits you to start an exercise program in the weeks leading up to your surgery if you are doing so because you think it will improve your outcome... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Preparation for TT>

Thank you. You asked two questions: 1. To exercise or not? Absolutely, please do. situps and crunches will strengthen your muscles, the rectus and other abdominal muscles. And that will help the final results by giving the uptight and retracted muscle, and taht will help your surgeon during the operation by giving him a thick muscles to suture and minimize the work he has to do for the muscles repair. 2. Is surgery difficult to do? The abdominplasty ( or TT) is a very common... more

Fatema S. Alsubhi, MD, SSC-plast
UAE Plastic Surgeon

Exercise before tummy tuck

Most certainly, yes, exercise before tummy tuck for strength, flexibility, endurance, and your mental well being. Not just your core, everywhere. Increasing your lean body mass will provide more protein that your body will mobilize post operatively to support healing. From a metabolic standpoint, surgery is a stressful event. You become catabolic for a while. You will not be able to exercise during this period, so get it in now.

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Exercise pre tummy tuck

It makes no surgical difference either way. However, if you are exercising not for enjoyment but specifically in order to prepare your body for a tt, then you don't need to do that. You're better to just be healthy, then starting 3 months after the tt to work on toning and strength. You will lose muscle mass and strength during the 3 months after tt as you can't exercise those muscles during that recovery phase, so there's no great benefit to build them... more

Howard Webster, MBBS, MBA
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon

www.arcplasticsurgery.com.au

Exercise before tummy tuck??

Exercise in the weeks and months leading up to a tummy tuck is a great idea. I always encourage my patients to get as close as possible to their goal weight before proceeding with an abdominoplasty and exercise is bound to help. Exercise will also benefit your heart, lungs, and well-being. While the exercise is unlikely to significantly improve the excess skin and laxity that the tummy tuck is designed to improve, it will strengthen the underlying body. A tummy tuck... more

Eric T. Emerson, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

www.seplasticsurgery.com

Exercise before your Tummy Tuck-Yes!

Dear SmallGal, Exercising before undergoing any type of surgery is usually a good thing. Exercise is excellent for your heart, your circulation, and your well-being. It is however a good idea to taper your exercise routine a few days before your surgery just like athletes do before a big contest or meet. Never exercise on the day of your surgery; let your body rest for what is ahead. Exercise is one of the things you can do to improve and help your outcome... more

Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

www.stlcosmeticsurgery.com

Exercising before tummy tuck

Exercising shouldn't matter before surgery. It is always a good idea to stay in good shape before surgery, and trying to stay fit will be a benefit to you. There are limitations after the surgery for at least four weeks, however. Any activity that raises blood pressure and pulse will possibly cause bleeding. Remember not to take antiinflammatories, vitamin E and ASA for the same reasons two weeks before and after the surgery. Good luck. more