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How Long After a Mommy Makeover Before I Can Have Sex?

asked 1 year ago by 418046anon in Houston, Texas
Latest answer by Ivan Thomas, MD
Question viewed 1,917 times
Tags: recovery, sex

Considering the pain and physical changes associated with a mommy makeover, how long is the recovery time before sexual relations can be comfortably resumed with my husband?

16 answers to How Long After a Mommy Makeover Before I Can Have Sex?

When can my HUSBAND have sex with me after my "mommy makeover" is usually the question!

Let's assume both you and you partner are equally interested in resuming normal sexual relations after surgery. Trust me, this is not always the case, as some couples with unequal interest are hoping for different answers! I usually tell patients that the best answer is when you are both ready, but providing proper care is taken to not harm her results or end up needing re-operation for bleeding, which is the usual result of too-soon sex or any vigorous activity. If a... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

Sexual activity after a Mommy Makeover

I would wait at least 2-3 weeks, but make sure you get clearance in person from your plastic surgeon before embarking on exercise such as sexual activity.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Resuming sex after tummy tuck and breast surgery

I tell patients to wait at least 3 weeks. After that, it's whenever they are BOTH comfortable. Their partner must be gentle, and must refrain from kissing / licking / etc. any incisions. Avoid positions that put a lot of strain on the incisions. Hope that helps!

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

Sex After Your Mommy Makeover

The recovery time following a Mommy Makeover can vary depending on the degree of surgery that was performed to the abdomen. If the patient had largely a skin reduction of her abdomen, then gentle sexual relations could comfortably be resumed at four to six weeks. If a patient had significant muscle tightening and especially if a hernia repair was part of the procedure, than the recovery period is longer and sexual relations may need to be deferred for up to 8 weeks. It is only at 8 weeks... more

Carlin Vickery, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Physical and sexual activity post tummy tuck surgery

Depending on the severity and complexity of the case, strenuous and sexual activity should be postponed for about 4-6 weeks to avoid complications in healing and recovery. Patients may differ in recovery time and may return to physical activities sooner. I would recommend consulting your plastic surgeon prior to any rigorous exercises. However, your body will let you know what you are or are not capable of doing within a couple weeks of resting and taking it easy. Rememeber you have a... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Sexual activity after surgery

Sexual realtions probably can begin within about 3-6 weeks after surgery. For instance, my patients limit aerobics for 3-4 weeks and then can go back to vigoous exercise by 6-8 weeks. So it really depends what you plan on doing?

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Yes, you can go back to sex!

I feel that a patient should wait until they feel comfortable with it. I think you should at least wait three weeks.

William Aiello, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Resuming activities after Mommy Makeover

The exact timing of your recovery depends on a number of factors, including the exact procedures you are having performed, and you should probably wait at least 3 or more weeks before resuming sexual activities. Always make sure your plastic surgeon has cleared you for any increase in physical activity.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Resuming Sexual Relations AFTER Tummy Tuck and Mommy MakeOver

Regarding: "How Long After a Mommy Makeover Before I Can Have Sex? Considering the pain and physical changes associated with a mommy makeover, how long is the recovery time before sexual relations can be comfortably resumed with my husband?" Great question. In my practice it is usually preceded by the line " Doctor (pause), MY husband asked me to ask you..." There is NOTHING wrong with resuming sexual relations when YOU FEEL YOU ARE READY. Properly done, without... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

MOmmy Makeover

A Mommy Makeover consists of several procedures involving the abdomen, breasts, arms or the body. Since you have not made it clear regarding which procedures you under went in your question, I can only give you generalized answers. At 6-8 weeks it is generally safe to have intimate relations with your spouse, provided you do not feel pain, discomfort or pulling sensation in your abdomen. Change of position to the side is something to consider until you feel quite normal. I would avoid... more

Ivan Thomas, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

It's Personal

Contact your board certified plastic surgeon for specific instructions. Based on the exact nature of your mommy makeover, your surgeon may place specific limitations on sexual activity.

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Sex after Mommy Makeover

Sex is considered heavy physical activity and therefore must be limited for 4-6 weeks. I would get clearance from your plastic surgeon to ensure you do not run the risk of damaging a great result.

Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Resuming sexual activity after mommy makeoeve

Most surgeons refer to a "mommy makeover" as a series of cosmetic surgery procedures intended to restore a woman’s figure after pregnancy. I perform these procedures as part of a “mommy makeover” for patients who want an improved figure after having children. Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can take a serious toll on a woman’s body, and many moms find that no amount of diet and exercise can restore their pre-baby figures. Procedures commonly... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

When you can have sex fter a mommy makeover.

I advise my patients that is is safe to have sexbor anu other type of vigorous activity three weeks after the surgery.

Howard T. Bellin, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover

Once you have chosen your surgeon, and have confidence in his/her judjment, then follow the instruction of your doctor, each one of us has his/her own philosophy but your doctor can give you better advise based on examination

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Resuming sex after mommy makeover

This can vary tremendously with the extent of surgery and the recovery. The safe estimate is 3 months. However, it can be as soon as 3 weeks depending on the post-operative course and the precautions taken to avoud excessive shear, stress or pressure on the wounds.