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Recovery from a Male Tummy Tuck

asked 11 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Kelly Gallego, MD
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Tags: male, downtime, recovery

What is the recovery for a male getting a tummy tuck? Similar to a womans recovery? I am trying to figure out length to be out of work

9 answers to Recovery from a Male Tummy Tuck

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Recovery after male tummy tuck

I would expect one to be able to return to light work in 2-3 weeks and heavy work in 6-8 weeks. If muscle repair of the six pack muscles is needed, please add another 2-3 weeks.
Anindya Lahiri, MBBS

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Downtime for a male tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is less than for a female.

Most men do not need repair of the abdominal wall as part of an abdominoplasty that is almost always needed in a female who has had children. This will significantly decrease the discomfort and convalescence.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after tummy tuck for men

Tummy tucks for both men and women involve removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen, and possible repair of separation of the rectus muscles. The procedure requires a minimum of 2 weeks for recovery, although full activity (heavy lifting, etc.) should not be resumed for at least 4-6 weeks.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck recovery for males

The recovery for a tummy tuck procedure is the same for both men and women. A tummy tuck involves repair of the rectus muscles and removal of any excess and loose skin in the abdominal region. I require my patients who undergo tummy tuck surgery to remain in a hunched position for 4 weeks to help avoid any tension on the incision. An abdominal binder is provided and is worn for 4 weeks to help minimize swelling and aid in the healing process. Drains are used for 2 weeks minimum to prevent a... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty recovery for men

Most patients require 10-14 days for recovery from an abdominoplasty. The sex of the patient should have no baring on the recovery process. Best of luck!
Christine Sullivan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Male tummy tuck recovery

Typically the recovery from a tummy tuck is similar for males and females. Most patients will require narcotic pain medication for up to a week. Drains will be placed during surgery and left in for 1-2 weeks. Most male patients can plan to return to work in 2-3 weeks unless their job requires heavy lifting more than 20 lbs. Patients are restricted from heavy lifting for at least 4 weeks in most cases. Bruising and swelling will be present for a number of... more
Kelly Gallego, MD

Sioux City Plastic Surgeon
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Male TT recovery

The recovery after abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck) in men seems to be a bit easier than in women. Pregnancy in women causes anatomical changes that are not really seen with the typical male weight loss patient. Pregancy causes a characteristic separation (diastasis) of the rectus muscles. This muscle issue is a significant part of a tummy-tuck in a woman. In men, tummy-tuck is often just a skin & fat procedure. In these cases the recovery is obviously easier... more
Scott E. Newman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after male tummy tuck

Recovery is very similar to female tummy tucks. The majority of my patients can return to deskwork at 2 weeks and labor jobs by 4-6 weeks. Again, healing is subjective and individualized to each patient. More or less time may be necessary depending on you.
Paul S. Gill, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after male tummy tuck

Recovery should be the same for both sex. Generally the patient is out of work for 10-14 days depending on their type of work. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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