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Recommended Time Before Having Intercourse After Tummy Tuck?

asked 2 years ago by mamaags in haledon nj
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Tags: female, belly, healing, recovery, sex

How long must I wait to have intercourse after a Tummy Tuck?

6 answers to Recommended Time Before Having Intercourse After Tummy Tuck?

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Intercourse okay by 3 weeks after Tummy Tuck if healing goes well

If everything goes well in your healing 3 weeks would be the time limit. But PLEASE do not get pregnant. It would ruin the tummy tuck!
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Intercourse after tummy tuck

Your surgeon will talk to you about resuming relations. This will depend on muscle repair, presence of drains, and the progression of wound healing which are particular to your case. Psychologically, you and your partner must also feel comfortable before resuming relations. Remember that the lower part of your abdomen will feel numb for sometime after surgery.
Barry H. Dolich, MD

Bronx Plastic Surgeon
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Resuming Sexual Relations After Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Before resuming relations, I would consult your Plastic surgeons. We all may have different opinions. I do not think that you will be "in the mood" for at least 3-4 weeks after surgery. If after this period you wish to resume relations, I would advise you begin gently so as to not strain the transverse incision and the muscle repair. (I had a patient in her 50's who proudly told me she resumed relations after just two weeks - while I suspect others wait more than 4-6 weeks).... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Resuming intercourse after a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

This depends on several factors including the extent of your tummy tuck as well as length of time the drain is retained and the possibility of seroma formation. In my practice, I have had patients have intercourse the day after surgery because of their desires and not anything to do with my technique but that is one extreme that I do not recommend. Most patients are physically not prepared nor willing to consider intercourse for a minimum of 4-6 weeks after surgery and even then certain... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Intercourse after Tummy Tuck

There is no standard answer to this beause there are so many ways to have sex, and the degree of vigorousness must be considered. I strongly urge you to discuss this with your surgeon who can assess your degree of healing and advise you for your specific case. Sex is great, but safety is better.
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Intercourse after tummy tuck

Here is the reasoning behind guidelines for activity restrictions after tummy tucks. During the procedure the muscles are tightened and blood vessels are cut. Activities that cause stress on the muscle repair and pressure on the sealed or tied blood vessels can lead to breakdown of the repair or bleeding. The thought is that if you slowly get back to activities you can do more and more. For example, you can lift 10 -25 pounds right away as long as you proceed slowly with no sudden straining... more
John P. Stratis, MD

Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

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