Intercourse after Tummy Tuck

I was advised to wait 4 weeks (30 days) since my Tummy Tuck surgery to have an intercourse. I didn't listen and engaged in sexual activity within the first week. I now have a seroma with has blood in it, which has been drained thrice. Is it possible that I may have broken my sutures in my abdomen? If so will I need a corrective surgery?
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4 answers to “Intercourse after Tummy Tuck”

A: Sex after tummy tuck safe with care

Peter E. Johnson, MD

This question does come up from time to time concerning tummy tuck, and other cosmetic procedures as well. One could say there are "rules" to follow, though rules are meant to be broken. It is best to think of what makes sense and what is comfortable to you. The seroma may not be your fault and may... more

A: You are BAD.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD

Physicians give you advice for a reason --- now are you looking for someone to ease your conscience? Talk to your doctor. We can't add anything to your care.

A: Intercourse after surgery

H. Steve Byrd, MD

It's not possible to answer your question directly. Without an office visit and examination anything that we might tell you now would be guessing. What I can tell you is that there are reasons behind each of the post-op 'rules' and guidelines we give to patients. They're usually pretty standard rules from one... more

A: sex after tummy tuck surgery

Barry H. Dolich, MD

Tummy tuck is a major operation combining 3 or 4 different proceedures and in my O.R the patients have drains in place for 7 to 10 days post op. Intercourse during that time would be extremely ill advised. I advise my patients  to wait  about 4 weeks when things have settled down  surgically... more

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sblm
7 posts
16 Jul 2009

Regarding the surgeon who wrote back to you saying "you are bad" i would like to say i think he was rude and insensitive. people come onto this site because they have concerns and are in a vulnerable state we do not EXPECT to be told off i think this was highly unprofessional.

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