Tummy Tuck: Q&A
Ask a QuestionCan I Go Swimming in the Ocean, After a Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift/augmentaion?
I am having a tummy tuck and breast lift with augmentation. I am wondering if I will be able to go swimming in the ocean/snorkeling by 6 weeks post op. We are taking a trip to the Camen Islands and I am concerned I won't be up to all the fun activiites that the ocean brings.
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Caligirl in Texas
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Swimming after surgery
Hello Caligirl. Everybody heals differently, but generally speaking I advise my patients to wait at least 4 weeks after surgery before swimming, especially in the ocean. If you haven't completely healed by 4 weeks, then of course it's best to wait longer. Good luck!
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Swimming After A Tummy Tuck & Breast Augmentation
I advise my patients to wait at least 4-6 weeks after this procedure so that you are fully healed as this will require maximal wound healing.
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Activities after tummy tuck aug
In addition to the comments by my colleagues, you should consider that in addition to swimming in the ocean and pool, beach activities involve a lot of sun exposure. You will be more sensitive to the sun in the areas that have had surgery and I recommend to my patients that they stay out of the sun as much as possible for several months after surgery. You might want to postpone your surgery until after you return from what sounds like a wonderful vacation.
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Ocean swimming 6 weeks post op TT and breast aug surgery
Dear Caligirl,
Please, please see your PS right before you leave! Sea water contains some of the most dangerous bacteria out there (including the so called 'flesh eating bacteria'). Make sure there isn't any type of scab, suture or opening left in your incisions. If there is, stay away from any type of pool, bath or sea water.
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Dr. H
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Mommy makeover and getting in the ocean
Thanks for the question. I generally allow my patients to get in the ocean at the six week mark as long as all of their incisions have healed. Please be advised though if you have an open wound or slow healing after surgery, I would not let you and also your endurance level may still be lower than the activities you have planned. Make sure you see your plastic surgeon right before your trip to check on you.
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Swimming in the Ocean after Tummy Tuck and Breast Surgery?
Your plastic surgeon will guide you in regards to returning to activities after your surgery. Keep in mind, that even after 6 weeks out of tummy tuck and breast surgery, you will not be 100%. Even if your incisions have healed completely, you will need to be extremely careful given that your strength will not be fully returned and that you will likely continue to have occasional discomfort/spasm.
Remember SAFETY FIRST.
Best wishes.
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Swimming at the beach 6 weeks after surgery.
Thank you for your question. As long as there are no open wounds, I am comfortable with my patients swimming at the beach 6 weeks after surgery.
All scars should be covered with waterproof sunblock. Discuss this and all other details with your plastic surgeon.
I hope this helps.
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Tummy tuck and swimming
Hi, assuming everything is healing well without any complications, 6 weeks after a tummy tuck is plenty before you can swim in the ocean, unless you are considering competitive swimming. have your surgeon examine you before you leave to make sure you are complication free at that time.
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6-8 weeks as time to heal after Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation/Lift
Dear Caligirl,
Typically with a Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation/Lift, a period of 6 weeks is the bare minimum before you engage in heavy swimming or ocean swimming withstanding the waves hitting the body.
Without physical examination to determine the degree of healing you will accomplish by 6 weeks, it would be difficult to approve or disapprove of such activity.
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6 weeks is probably enough time, but may be cutting it a bit close!
Assuming everything heals perfectly and you resume activity without problem, 6 weeks is the bare minimum for vigorous swimming or ocean waves buffeting your barely-healed body.
If you have any delayed healing (common with breast lifts plus implants), or similar problems with the belly button, your surgeon may ask you to hold off on swimming in the ocean or pool, and the same goes for hot tubs or bathtubs.
Just so you know, this is what I would tell my own patients in this situation....
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