Mommy Makeover: Q&A
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Mommy makeover planned for Apr 29th and trip to Mexico one month later. Will I be able to swim (or at least get in the water) by then?
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7315anon
in Mountain West
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Swimming 4 weeks after a Mommy Makeover
A Mommy Make-Over is an umbrella term describing a group of operations performed to reverse the damages to a woman's body by pregnancy(ies). It encompasses any of a combination of Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Breast Augmentation with or without a lift, among others.
As regards the 4 week recovery deadline, I think you may be shaving it too close. Such a target deadline is possible but far from assured and would depend on a smooth recovery free of potential complications. Six to 8 weeks would be...
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Mommy makeover recovery
Yes. You will be able to swim and wear a bikini. However, scars may not mature at one month postoperatively.
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Water activities and swimming after mommy makeover
Generally by 4 weeks after mommy makeover surgery, all incisions are healed and you should be able to get into the water.
Your breasts and especially abdomen may feel tight, however. I, therefore, recommend swimming at a very slow pace and do not push yourself if you feel uncomfortable.
Most importantly, however, is to avoid any sun exposure to your surgery areas. It will take at least 6-12 months for the blood supply to your abdomen to return to normal. Therefore, even a minor sun burn...
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Swimming After Mommy Makeover
If your mommy makeover includes a tummy tuck, most plastic surgeons will recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 5-6 weeks after your procedure. If your incisions are healing very well, then at four weeks you will likely be cleared to get into the pool. But no swimming. Talk to your plastic surgeon. Have fun on your trip.
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Swimming after a Mommy Makeover
Hi there-
When it is most appropriate to resume physical activity like swimming will depend on the details of your Mommy Makeover and your surgeon's preferred techniques...
Generally speaking, if you are having a tummy tuck with muscle tightening, I would not want you swimming for 6 weeks after surgery.
Your best bet, however, is to discuss this with your surgeon- they are the only one who will have the complete understanding of the procedure you will have necessary to completely answer your que
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Cutting it close for sun drenched pool vacation one month after mommy makeover
IT is possible that you will be able to get in the water but it depends on the extent of the procedures performed and an uneventful recovery. In any case it will be close and you should be avoiding sun exposure. It may be truly difficult to enjoy that vacation.
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Swimming Should Be Avoided In The Immediate Post-Operative Period Following Mommy Makeover Surgery
The Mommy Make-Over is an extensive operative procedure that is designed to reverse the changes associated with pregnancy. The procedure combines cosmetic breast surgery, liposuction, and abdominoplasty. Patients are eager to return to normal activity as soon as possible following a Mommy Make-Over. Unfortunately, returning to normal activity too soon can potentially result in an increased potential for complications.
Swimming and similar activities if resumed too soon following a Mommy...
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Can I Swim 4 Weeks After a Mommy Makeover?
In general recovery from surgery takes six weeks. If you are healing well and have not had any complications you should be able to do a little swimming at four weeks after your surgery, but this has to be individualized for each patient. You will certainly not have all of your stamina back at four weeks and you should therefore keep this in mind for safety.
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Swim a month after mommy makeover surgery
Yes, barring wound complications, you should be able to go in the water and swim a month after mommy makeover surgery.
However, your scars may become irritated or even sun burned leading to a prolongation of the period for scar maturity. So Ideally, you should protect your scars from the sun.
Additionally, you should avoid activities that may stress the operative site. For example, playing golf or tennis requires that you tighten your abdominal muscles...
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Swimming after a Mommy Makeover
Assuming you don't have any wound-healing complications, you should be able to swim 4 weeks after your surgery. I'm also assuming you're not planning a strenuous swim race or anything like that--I'm assuming you want to float around the pool or stand in the ocean a paddle a bit. If you want to do anything more strenuous, I would wait the full 6 weeks after surgery.
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