How long is the recovery period for Full Tummy Tuck?

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A: Most people take 2 to 3 weeks to recover from Tummy Tuck

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You should visit your doctor since you are having a prolonged recovery. Most people are doing well two to three weeks after surgery. If you are having continued pain or discomfort, you may have something going on which can be addressed. If your doctor examines you and everything seems to be fine, then you... more

A: You should be better a few weeks after Tummy Tuck

By Sutton Graham II, MD - Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Myfatbelly, I assume you have already discussed this and much more with your surgeon. He or she will be the best source of information. I typically tell my patients that they will be able to stop narcotics in about a week, stand straight 1-2 weeks, begin driving 2 weeks, begin exercises in 4 weeks, be... more

A: Tummy Tuck recovery

By Barry H. Dolich, MD - Bronx Plastic Surgeon

I encourage patients to stand upright after 3 to 4 days. In my experience, anything beyond that can result in one heck of a back ache. Sitting in a straight-backed chair is a good way to "relax " the incision.

A: Full recovery after Tummy Tuck takes time

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Myfatbelly, After seven weeks of healing you are pretty far along and it sounds like you are making progress. Standing full and upright is something we expect to see in most patients after the first week, and some actuallly return to work and gentle activities after two weeks though the pace of recovery can... more

A: Abdominal extension limitation can persist for 6-8 weeks after full abdominoplasty

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

A successful abdominoplasty can tighten the abdomen sufficiently to make it difficult to fully extend your abdomen so that you can stand up straight. You should be getting better every week and I would expect that you will be able to stand fully uprigt without difficulty in the next few weeks. If not you... more

A: Tummy Tuck recovery is variable

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Since all abdominoplasties are not alike, recovery times are different. The amount of dissection, the tightness of the closure, the need to tighten the muscles and to what degree may all influence post-op pain, sense of tightness, and recovery time. However, most patients should be able to resume most... more