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How Soon Can You Wear Heels After a Full Tummy Tuck and Muscle Repair?

asked 1 year ago by anon6587
Latest answer by Paul S. Gill, MD
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4 answers to How Soon Can You Wear Heels After a Full Tummy Tuck and Muscle Repair?

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How Soon Can You Wear Heels After a Full Tummy Tuck and Muscle Repair?

It's okay to wear high heels as soon as you are comfortable walking in them after surgery. This will not happen in the first week! In the beginning plan to wear flat, comfortable shoes that will make walking as easy as possible. You will have enough to worry about right after tummy tuck surgery without worrying about falling down on high heels.
Mark Preston, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Heals after a Tummy Tuck

As soon as you are comfortable walking upright, you can start wearing heals.   This will not alter your recovery.   It may be slightly more uncomfortable, as now your tummy and feet will be sore at the end of the day, not just your feet :)) I wish you a safe and happy recovery.
Paul S. Gill, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Post op care after tummy tuck

While it depends on your individual comfort level, there is no waiting period between surgery and your return to stilletos. The sooner you can go back to the things that make you feel like yourself again the quicker you'll feel like the journey was worth it! Talk to your surgeon of course for any specific instructions pertaining to your case but in my experience the better you feel about the way you look post operatively the sooner you can move forward with your new look.... more
Marshall T. Partington MD, FACS

Kirkland Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after tummy tuck

I think it would depend on how quickly your abdominal strength recovers and how soon you come off pain medications postoperatively. There is nothing inherently unsafe about wearing heels with regard to your healing, assuming you don't fall down! Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon or 2 and ask about aftercare recommendations.
Tim Abou-Sayed, MD

Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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