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How Soon Can I do Water Sports After a Mommy Makeover?

asked 1 year ago by wahunter in north idaho
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 363 times
Tags: sports, timing, water

I am looking at having a mommy makeover done at begging of June. I would like to know how soon before can go water skiing, tubing, go on amusement rides?

16 answers to How Soon Can I do Water Sports After a Mommy Makeover?

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How Soon Can I do Water Sports After a Mommy Makeover?

In general, if you have an uncomplicated recovery, you can be in a hot tub or pool at 2 to 3 weeks postoperative. You will have to limit your exertion in the beginning, and resume vigorous exercise no sooner than 6 weeks postoperative.
Mark Preston, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover

This all will depend on your healing and recovery. Usually 4-6 weeks is the transition to more vigorous activities. The recovery is different for everyone.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Water sports post mommy makeover

Recovery can vary between patients depending on the severity and complexity of each individual case. If all goes well with the healing process and there are no complications, you should be able to participate in outdoor activities, such as water sports at about 2-3 months post surgery. Consult your surgeon with specific questions or concerns.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Four weeks for water sports after mommy makeover.

Hi. These are the rules of thumb: 1) at two weeks, moderate exercise that does not cause pain. 2) at four weeks, running. 3) after six weeks, no restrictions.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Activity After Mommy Makeover

Return to regular activity after primary breast augmentation is about three weeks. If you have an augmentation with a lift, three to four weeks. Activity after tummy tuck, is usually light after four weeks.  Full activity, can generally be resumed after six to eight weeks. Let discomfort be your guide.
Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Return to activity after a mommy makeover

I recommend to my patients waiting 6 weeks before any contact sports or extreme physical activity, including amusement park rides.
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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How soon can one do water sports after a mommy makeover

After a mommy makeover one can get back in the water in about  three weeks, for light activities.  However for more strenuous activities such as water skiing, tubing and amusement rides, I would wait six weeks.
Vincent D. Lepore, MD

San Jose Plastic Surgeon
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Six weeks. Granted all the incisions are well healed.

I recommend starting full exercise only after six weeks.  I do however encourage patients to stay active from 2 weeks post operation.  I restrict exercises where the abdominal muscle is fully stressed for 6 months.
Steve S. Kim, MD, PhD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Healing Time Frame

A Mommy Makeover consists of several different operations on different parts of the body. Since you have not mentioned the exact procedure it is not possible to properly respond to your question. If you have had a tummy tuck with muscle plication procedure I generally advise my patients to avoid sports which involve the abdominal muscles for at least two months. That is if you have healed completely with no problems or complications. The same would be true for a... more
Ivan Thomas, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover and Water Sports

Most surgeons agree that at the six week point most patients are able to return to full exercise and sports activities. I would recommend that you listen to your body as you get back into your sports, take it slow at first and gradually increase. Do some warm up exercises before plunging in. see video
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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Waterskiing After Mommy Makeover

Dear wahunter, I would ask your plastic surgeon for specific guidance. In general, most plastic surgeons would advise you to refrain from any strenuous activity for about six weeks following a tummy tuck. At that point, very strenuous activities such as waterskiing may be still be difficult or uncomfortable, so you should start slowly and gradually increase your level of activity as your body dictates. Warmest wishes, Larry Fan, MD  
Larry Fan, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Activity level after mommy makeover

I would wait about six weeks after surgery before you perform water sports/activities.  Provided the scars all heal properly you can actually get things wet after a week or so. Consult with your plastic surgeon to ensure you are in fact healing well prior to going into the water (pool, ocean, etc.) Water skiing may be uncomfortable on your chest, especially if you are having a breast augmentation as a part of your mommy makeover. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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2 months is a safe answer

You need to discuss that with your plastic surgeon, In general, if the wounds are healing well and you are back to your preoperative strength level, then two months is a safe answer to your question. If there are problems with wound healing then it will be longer before you can go back. Good Luck.
Moneer Jaibaji, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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How Soon Can I do Water Sports After a Mommy Makeover?

This is a question for your chosen PS. But for my patients I recommend a 2 month recovery before allowing any "sports" activity. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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How soon after mommy makeover can I do water sports?

The general recommendation is to keep everything dry until the first dressing change. You can get things wet afterwards, but slides and tubing etc that require abdominal strength should wait about six weeks.
Neal Goldberg, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover

 "Mommy make over includes Tummy Tuck, Breast enhancemnt, with or without a breast lift, possible liposuction. To undergo such procedure you need to be HEALTHY, AT IDEAL BODY WEIGHT.O DISEASES THAT INCREASE YOUR RISKS. ( DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART DISEASE) recovery is about 3-6 weeks provided no complicationsART DISEASE, OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE). Heavy activity 6-12 weeks. Follow the directions of your board certified plastic surgeon. You should have started in winter... more
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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