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How Soon Will I Be Able to Tend to my Children After a Mommy Makeover?

asked 2 years ago by 3780anon in North Carolina
Latest answer by C. Bob Basu, MD
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I am a mother of three beautiful children. They are in their teens and I have thought about giving my body a tune-up. After researching for months, I have decided to have a mommy make-over (Tummy Tuck and Breast Enlargement). How quickly will I be able to tend to my kids needs while recovering? Please advise. Thanks

10 answers to How Soon Will I Be Able to Tend to my Children After a Mommy Makeover?

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Recovery after multiple procedures

Depending on the severity and complexity of your case, recovery time could vary. Most patients feel okay after 2 weeks but are not at their optimal health and it would be safest for you take it easy. I would recommend allowing close to 1 month of recovery before tending back to your children. You need a good support system to assist you during your healing. Your body has limitations so you can not provide complete care to your children. Driving is allowed usually 2 weeks post-op as... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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The recovery is certainly worth the results!

The initial recovery for a breast augmentation with a lift and a tummy tuck is about two weeks until you are back doing some activities such as driving, getting around pretty good and even back to work if you do office type work. You can get back to exercise and all activities 6 weeks from the time of surgery. You must keep in mind that you will have a tendency to tire easily and make allowances for this when scheduling your recuperation period.
William Aiello, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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The abdominoplasty is the rate limiting step in a Mommy Makeover

While both procedures are uncomfortable, I agree that the procedure which would delay your resumption of activities, driving, housekeeping and tending to active teens, would be the tummy tuck.  You'd be surprised how much you depend on your "core" muscles for so many activities.  So apart from discomfort, for which you may require pain meds, premature activity may also be associated with the development of a seroma (collection of fluid, under the abdominal flap)... more
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.chongmd.com

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Recovery After Mommy Makeover

The recovery after a mommy makeover (breast augmentation and abdominoplasty) is usually related tto the more difficult recovery of the two procedures, the abdominoplasty.  I ususally tell my patients to plan to be away from normal, routine, non-strenuous activites for 2 weeks, including driving.  After that time, you shoould feel comfortable enough to drive and return to work if it is nonstreunous.  Strenuoius activity which includes running, working out, etc.  is... more
Scott Greenberg, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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When can Mommy get back to work after her makeover?

It is very common for mommy makeovers to include both breast and tummy procedures. Your surgeon will determine if you are a good candidate for a combined procedure based on your health status (past medical history) and your physicial exam. In addition, your surgeon will determine if an overnight stay at the hospital is warranted. After surgery, your pain should be well managed with 1-2 oral pain pills every 4-6 hours. All my mommy makeover patients are ambulating a few hours after... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Recovery time after Mommy Makeover.

You should plan to not have much in the way of responsibilities for the first week. Second week will be much better, and depending on how you feel, you will be able to advance your activities. It usually takes two weeks before you are able to drive and six weeks before you will be able to do unrestricted activities. Your level of physical fitness will also have an impact on your recovery. The better shape you are in the faster you will bounce back.
Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.drvitenas.com

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Recovery time for mommy makeover

If your children are young i.e., less than two years of age and need to be lifted, I would suggest help around the house for nearly 2 weeks. Lifting is restricted during this period. Most women get back to normal activities of daily living and the ability to drive off of apin medications at two weeks. However, recovery does vary tremendously among patients. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery Period from a Mommy Make-Over

Regarding:  "How Soon Will I Be Able to Tend to my Children After a Mommy Makeover? I am a mother of three beautiful children. They are in their teens and I have thought about giving my body a tune-up. After researching for months, I have decided to have a mommy make-over (Tummy Tuck and Breast Enlargement). How quickly will I be able to tend to my kids needs while recovering? Please advise. Thanks" Every one recovers at different rates. Women who had more than one... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery from mommy makeover takes several weeks

For your comfort, safety, and a problem free recovery you should figure on at least 2 weeks where you do only normal day to day activities around the house, but nothing strenuous.  The breast augmentations discomfort usually fades first and you can begin to advance your activities slowly after 2 weeks, with plans for normal activity by 4 weeks.  If only the skin is tightened with your tummy tuck, recovery can be 2-3 weeks as well, but if you require repair of the muscles or... more
Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover and recovery

Since your children are older, you will not have to worry about having to lift them.  In terms, of performing daily acitivities, figure about 2 weeks. Major exertion 4-6 weeks.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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