I had a Tummy Tuck a few weeks ago, but as my abdominal muscles were in good shape, they did only Liposuction and skin removal. I also had my belly button moved so it was a full tummy tuck minus the muscle tightening. My incision is fully closed and scabbed over, and I feel pretty good. Is it possible I can start exercising earlier without doing any damage or do I still need to wait 6 weeks? It seems that 6 weeks is a standard recommendation for a normal tummy tuck.
Answer: Exercise after tummy tuck: 2, 3, 4 or 6 weeks?
It is best to follow your surgeon's advice. While it is theoretically possible to exercise at an earlier date such as 2 weeks, it is possible to increase the risks of seroma or hematoma or wound separation, in which case you will require treatment by you surgeon. Therefore, discuss this with him/her prior to intiating this on your own.
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It is best to follow your surgeon's advice. While it is theoretically possible to exercise at an earlier date such as 2 weeks, it is possible to increase the risks of seroma or hematoma or wound separation, in which case you will require treatment by you surgeon. Therefore, discuss this with him/her prior to intiating this on your own.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Exercise after TT Thank you for your question. I always recommend to my patients to start exercises tend six weeks after PO, gradually: first, gentle walks without sweating, then, you can go to the gym to do aerobics, and, after four months you can stats with machines exercise and start with light weights, and, if there are no problems, only six months after PO may charge "free weights". Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Exercise after TT Thank you for your question. I always recommend to my patients to start exercises tend six weeks after PO, gradually: first, gentle walks without sweating, then, you can go to the gym to do aerobics, and, after four months you can stats with machines exercise and start with light weights, and, if there are no problems, only six months after PO may charge "free weights". Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.
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November 11, 2010
Answer: After a tummy tuck, when it comes to resuming activity, listen to your surgeon.
My patients are allowed to return to athletic activity in about 2 weeks after a tummy tuck if the fascial repair was not part of the operation. These are "my" patients and their specific issues are dealt with by my judgment. I would be very upset if they followed the advice of another plastic surgeon because it sounded better than mine.
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Answer: After a tummy tuck, when it comes to resuming activity, listen to your surgeon.
My patients are allowed to return to athletic activity in about 2 weeks after a tummy tuck if the fascial repair was not part of the operation. These are "my" patients and their specific issues are dealt with by my judgment. I would be very upset if they followed the advice of another plastic surgeon because it sounded better than mine.
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October 26, 2015
Answer: Returning to exercise after Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Dear Lara, You are correct that most of us restrict patients from exercise for 6 weeks after a tummy tuck, and this is due to the muscle tightening part of the procedure. As you did not have the rectus plication, you might be able to resume exercise sooner-- but you could be restricted by the liposuction component. (I do not like my liposuction patients to exercise for 3 weeks after surgery, as the motion of the skin over the muscles may lead to seromas.) The person who is best suited to answer this question is your surgeon - they know exactly what was done, and will be able to judge the risks you would be taking by resuming exercise. Discuss the issues with them. Best regards, Dr.B
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Answer: Returning to exercise after Mini Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Dear Lara, You are correct that most of us restrict patients from exercise for 6 weeks after a tummy tuck, and this is due to the muscle tightening part of the procedure. As you did not have the rectus plication, you might be able to resume exercise sooner-- but you could be restricted by the liposuction component. (I do not like my liposuction patients to exercise for 3 weeks after surgery, as the motion of the skin over the muscles may lead to seromas.) The person who is best suited to answer this question is your surgeon - they know exactly what was done, and will be able to judge the risks you would be taking by resuming exercise. Discuss the issues with them. Best regards, Dr.B
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July 17, 2009
Answer: Patience required after surgery Your surgeon, by far, is the best judge of when you should return to a strenuous exercise regimen. He or she performed every aspect of the procedure and made recommendations regarding your return to an exercise regimen based on his or her clinical judgment. If your surgeon wants you to wait, then you should wait. That being said, most of us restrict patients from returning to an exercise regimen for 6-8 weeks to protect the muscle plication (tightening). If you haven't yet asked your surgeon if you can exercise, it would certainly reasonable to ask him or her given that you didn't have the rectus abdominus muscles tightened. Best of luck!
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Answer: Patience required after surgery Your surgeon, by far, is the best judge of when you should return to a strenuous exercise regimen. He or she performed every aspect of the procedure and made recommendations regarding your return to an exercise regimen based on his or her clinical judgment. If your surgeon wants you to wait, then you should wait. That being said, most of us restrict patients from returning to an exercise regimen for 6-8 weeks to protect the muscle plication (tightening). If you haven't yet asked your surgeon if you can exercise, it would certainly reasonable to ask him or her given that you didn't have the rectus abdominus muscles tightened. Best of luck!
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