Tummy Tuck Recovery Doctor Answers, Q&A, Tips

How Long Does Tummy Tuck Surgery Swelling Last?

I had a tummy tuck about 3 weeks ago. How long should I expect the swelling to last?

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Tummy Tuck Scars

I imagine that you can have tummy tuck scars hidden below your underpants but is this true? can i wear a bikini 1 year after tummy tuck?

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Tummy Tuck Recovery

What is tummy tuck recovery generally like? If I get it done, what can I expect post-op care, checkups, pain? How long does complete recovery from a...

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Healing Bruises After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

I just had Liposuction and a full Tummy Tuck done a week ago. I'm very pleased with what I've seen so far. However, I have extensive bruising from my...

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Tightness and Difficulty Standing Up Post-Tummy Tuck

I had an abdominoplasty and umbilical hernia repair 2 1/2 weeks ago (to repair the recti diastisis and umbilical hernia after having my twins four...

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Tummy Tuck Scar Healing Years Later?

I had a tummy tuck 5 years ago. The surgeon did not place a tummy bandage over the surgery afterwards because " the nurse" forgot to order...

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Tummy Tuck Final Results

I had a full tummy tuck early October. I'm still having a hard time getting my pants buttoned. When should I expect to see the final result?

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Tummy Tuck Scar After 10 Weeks - Hyperpigmentation Problem

Ten weeks ago I had a full Tummy Tuck, and 4 weeks after, I had a small correction of hematoma that didn't heal and the skin was peeled off. Around...

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How Long Does Numbness Typically Last After Tummy Tuck?

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Post Tummy Tuck Swelling - How Long Should It Last?

It has been over 6 months after my tummy tuck and I am still very swollen, especially around my belly button area. Sticks way out when this happens. ...

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What Can I Do to Get Rid of Swelling After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

I had a tummy tuck combined with liposuction 30 days ago. I wear a compression garment around the clock. Is there something I can do to help the...

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Is Tightness After Tummy Tuck Normal?

I'm a 60-yr old female with good physical health. I had a Tummy Tuck on 5 weeks ago, and now I am having a lot of tightness. One day I think I'm...

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How Long is the Recovery Period for Full Tummy Tuck?

I'm 43 years old and had Full Tummy Tuck around seven weeks ago. I could not stand upright for 5 weeks post-op. When do you stop feeling tugs, pulling...

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Why Are my Legs Swollen Weeks After Tummy Tuck?

I had a tummy tuck May 23rd and am still pretty swollen, but really swollen in my legs (upper thighs). What's going on? And I think I might be losing...

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Tummy Tuck Recovery Care?

What should I be doing as part of post-Tummy Tuck care (like showering, compression garment use, washing the binder, changing wound dressing, etc.)?

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Should I Still Have Swelling One Year After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

It will be a year on September 5, 08 sinc my tummy tuck, lipsuction and body lift and thigh lift. My stomach is still swollen and it can swell within...

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Running After Tummy Tuck?

I will begin training for my third marathon on the first week of February. However, I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck on January 12. Is that range...

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Normal to Have Stomach Swelling After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks ago and I want to know will my upper stomach go down. I am very flat down by my pubic region. I am having...

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When Will I Feel Normal After Full Tummy Tuck?

I had my Full Tummy Tuck Lipo on hips ,waist under and sides of breasts Breast lift with implant .3 weeks ago after the operation I needed two...

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Permanent and Visible Sutures for Tummy Tuck: Normal?

Do doctors usually use permanent and visible sutures under the skin for a Tummy Tuck?

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Tummy Tuck - What Should I Do if I Look Bloated and Fat After Tummy Tuck?

It has been 6 mo. since my tummy tuck, my stomach is looking bloated and fat... I want anouther tuck? Should i get anouther one? I thinck if i...

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How Deep Should Your Belly Button Be After a TT?

I had a TT with bilateral flank lipo and upper abd lipo on Jan 4th. Belly button not healing, red and meaty at the bottom with these pinkish redish...

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How Long Can a Person Expect to Have Drains After Having a Mini Tummy Tuck?

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Lifting Kids After Tummy Tuck?

I have two children that are very young and have been considering a Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty). On average, how long do you need to rest? My daughter...

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Recommended Time Before Having Intercourse After Tummy Tuck?

How long must I wait to have intercourse after a Tummy Tuck?

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Working out Post-Tummy Tuck

I had a Tummy Tuck 6 weeks ago. I tried going back to my usual workout (biking, jogging, toning, weights), but I felt pain in the upper right muscle...

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Tummy Tuck Recovery and Necrosis Risk Due to Smoking?

I have a Tummy Tuck scheduled in 7 wks. I used to be a smoker for many years but now only smoke socially (10 a month if that). I smoked a few the...

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One Month Enough for Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift with Implants Recovery?

I am planning on taking a month off work to have a Tummy Tuck and a breast lift with breast implants. Is that enough time off work if I'm a hair stylist?

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Activities to Avoid After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

I had a full tummy tuck 12 days ago and I'm wondering what activities to avoid and how long ... As well I cannot stand straight yet is this normal?...

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Is Ten Days off Work Enough for Tummy Tuck?

Is ten days a significant amount of days to ask off for work to have a Tummy Tuck? I am worried about the drain. I don't want to take the drain to...

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Tummy Tuck with Shortest Recovery Time?

I have a 3-4" diastasis recti from a very large pregnancy. I'm petite with good skin tone and am looking to have the tummy tuck for muscle...

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How Soon Can I Return to my Office After Tummy Tuck?

Hi everyone. I have lost weight and have some loose skin on my belly. The only thing holding me back from getting a Tummy Tuck is the recovery time....

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Puffy and Raised Tummy Tuck Incision

I am 12 days out from a Tummy Tuck, and I still have one drain in. I am 5'4" and 120 pounds. I've had two pregnancies, the most recent was...

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Yoga, Vinyasa, Hot, Hatha After Tummy Tuck

These activities involve floor and standing stretches are they safe to do after a tummy tuck?Will these exercises cause anything to tear?

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Should I Be More Proactive About Swelling After Tummy Tuck?

I had a Tummy Tuck 12 weeks ago. My lower abdomen is unnaturally swollen. I had it aspirated 1 ½ weeks ago; only 18ccs were removed. I look...

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Normal to Feel Fear After Tummy Tuck?

I had my full tummy tuck on 8th January I wear my after garment all the time I have lost all confidence with out it I feel frightened when i havent...

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Why Does Someone Have to Walk Bent over After a Full Tummy Tuck?

Does It Happen to Everyone?

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How Does Moving Around Help During Tummy Tuck with Lipo Recovery?

I'm having a Tummy Tuck next month along with some Liposuction in the flank area I am 55 years old, in good health and in a normal weight range. I am...

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Return to Work 10 Days After Tummy Tuck with Breast Lift and Implants?

Can I return to work in 10 days after a full tummy tuck and breast lift with breast implants? I'm a dental assistant and I do a lot of moving around....

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I Am 4 Days Post-op from a TT and Just Started my Period. Will This Affect My Recovery?

I am concerned how this affects my recovery and how to handle this with the garments, swelling etc.

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How Long After a TT Can You Swim Without Risk of Infection?

I have a TT, with lipo, and hernia repair scheduled for the first week of June. Will I be able to swim in the ocean on a vacation 8 weeks later, or...

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Combo Procedure - Tummy Tuck with Fat Injections to Buttocks

I want to know how safe is it to have tummy tuck and fat injections to the buttocks? How long is the recovery and how would I sit or lay down? Should...

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Does Tightening of Abdominal Wall During Abdominoplasty Alter Results?

I am scheduled for a full Tummy Tuck in 3 weeks and am wondering if tightening the abdominal muscles dramatically affect the visible results. I have...

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Protruding Xiphoid Process After Tummy Tuck

I am currently 27 yrs. old and in 2007 I weighed 325. After 1.5 yrs. I lost 145 lbs. I decided to have a full abdominplasty w/ abdominal plication on...

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How Long Does the Average Patient Wear Their Girdle After a Tummy Tuck?

Are there times after the recovery period has ended that a patient may want to wear the girdle again?

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Muscle Binding During Tummy Tuck

I am scheduled for my full tummy tuck in 2 weeks. The doctor said that I don't have much abdominal muscle separation at all only around the umbilicus...

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Abdominoplasty Scars - Do Scar Care Products Work?

Read lots of great doctor answers here about scarring from abdominoplasty. the part i wonder about is whether any of the post-surgery scar products...

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Tummy Tuck Scar (Revised)

My last question: 13 days PO, I'm a little concerned about the puckered/lifting scar.I knew the stretch marks would remain, never thought about...

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Should You Force Standing After a Tummy Tuck?

I am 7 days post op from a tummy tuck, lipo and breast augmentation with lift. I still can't stand up straight, which I know is normal. My back...

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How Long Do I Have to Be out of Work After Tummy Tuck?

I'm hearing so many different numbers being tossed around for Tummy Tuck recovery. I know this is an approximation as everybody is different. I am 5'8...

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Exercise After Tummy Tuck

How long after tummy tuck before I can start strenuous exercise and weight lifting?

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Pain, Swelling and Spasms 2 Weeks Post-Tummy Tuck - Normal?

I have been feeling great and am two weeks post op tt. So yesterday morning I did alittle house work. Well last night I felt very swollen with spasms....

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Best Positions For Sitting and Sleeping After Tummy Tuck Surgery? (photo)

What are the best way's to sit and watch TV and what about laying down to sleep . I have NEVER had any kind of surgery in my life and i really...

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Girdle Panty Vs. Binding for Tummy Tuck Recovery

I am spose to wear my binding after tummt tuck for 6 weeks what can happen if i dont wear it all the time.. It hurts me and i hate it...Will a...

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Should a Person Walk After Abdominalplasty Surgery?

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Small Weight Gain During Recovery Phase of Abdominoplasty

I had an abdominoplasty two weeks ago. Since I'm unable to exercise I'm wondering if a small weight gain will effect the results? Prior to...

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Thermacare Heatwraps after Tummy Tuck

I Was Wondering if I Can Put Thermacare Heatwraps in my Tummy Muscle After Tummy Tuck?

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Climbing Stairs After Tummy Tuck

Post tummy tuck, is it possible to go on stairs following this procedure. How soon?

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Recuperating After Gluteal Lipotransfer and Tummy Tuck?

I am considering having gluteal lipotransfer or Butt implants. At the same time I am considering having a Tummy tuck and gluteal lipotransference at...

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Tummy Tuck Recovery in 11 Weeks?

I am having a Tummy Tuck 11 weeks before I am getting married. I am a 39-year-old female, 5'3", 119 lbs, I've never smoked, and I'm pretty active...

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Itchy, Dry Scar from TT

I am 1 month post-ops from a TT. I have dry skin and have to moisturize alot, especially after I bathe. However, sometimes the incision site is so...

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Post-op Tummy Tuck Supplies

What Kind of Supplies Should I Have at Home After Tt ?

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Normal Tummy Tuck Recovery?

I had a Tummy Tuck 3 weeks ago. On the second day, I was out of bed, walking almost normal. I hear several people say that they could hardly stand...

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Going Back to Work As Fitness Instructor After Tummy Tuck?

I would like to know when I should return to work as a fitness instructor after Tummy Tuck? I dont want to cause any damage and so far my advice is...

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What is the Benefit of Flamazine Cream on Tummy Tuck Wound?

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Is It Okay to Go Home on the Same Day of Having a Full Tummy Tuck?

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Full TT 4 Weeks Before Vaca Too Soon?

My husband and I have a paid trip to Cancun Jan 13th and I want to do my TT on Dec 15th because I have time off work (I work at a college so we have 3...

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How Soon After a Tummy Tuck Can I Go on Theme Park Rides?

I'm currently 4 weeks post-op and won a trip to Disneyland & California Adventure 2 weeks from now. So at 6 weeks is it safe to get on the...

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Tummy Tuck and Full Pelvic Reconstruction, What to Expect for TT Recovery?

I had full pelvic reconstruction at the same time as my tummy tuck (rectocele, bladder, hysterectomy, and vaginal prolapse) will my tt be as...

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What Pills to Take to Recover Fast After a Tumy Tuck Operation?

Hi i have dibetic and planning to make a tumytuck operation pls advice what pills to take to make me recover fast

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After Full Tummy Tuck, when Can I Ride my Motorcycle Again?

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How Much Shhould I Eat to Help Ensure a Good Recovery?

Hi Doctors, I’m 5”10” and weight 153 pounds. I work out 5-6 days a week (running/walking 3-5 mile) and I’ve lost a total of 64...

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How Realistic to Expect Oblique Muscles Plication During Abdominoplasty? Why Is This Only Done Overseas?

Dear Docs, I'm considering secondary TT, and while researching options, I found that Brazil and Russian surgeons can do oblique muscles plication...

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Can a Tummy Tuck Give Rise to Heartburn?

I am 4 weeks post op and have started experiencing severe heartburn after meals. I feel like I have continuous cramping like feeling in the center of...

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Six Weeks After Tummy Tuck, Still Can't Stand Upright

Is been 6 weeks after i had a tummy tuck, I notice that during the morning I stand up normally, but my boddy tends to lean by the afternoon. how long...

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How Does a Tummy Tuck Binder Help with Drains and Recovery?

How much sooner could drains be removed if a binder is consistently worn after a tummy tuck? I found this article, would most surgeons agree?...

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After Tummy Tuck, When Can I Lift 70 Lb.?

I had a full TT and muscle repair on June 23, 2010. My work requires that I be able to lift 70 lb.. I work in a Postal facility. I lift mail bags. I...

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At 21 Days Post Op from a TT, What Can I Do? Don't See PS for 10 More Days.

Due to the 4 hour Drive between the PS and I. I do not get to see him as often as most people see theirs. So What should I or can I do at this state?...

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After Tummy Tuck Normal to Have a Change in Urine Stream Direction and Pressure?

It is embarrassing but a week or so I had to control flow so I didn't pee between the seat and rim. Sometimes my stream is like u deer super...

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Recovery After Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair

I was an extremely fit person before my tummy tuck with muscle repair. I am on leave from the army. I had minimal loose skin, and the only reason I...

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How Long After a Tummy Tuck Can U pick Up a 50 Lbs Bag- I Work for the Airline

I'm a smoker I have not smoked after the op but I'm healing well but I'm having pain and brusing on my back and I'm wearing my (faja)...

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How Long Before the Staples Dissolve with a Tummy Tuck Procedure?

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How Long Does the Most Serious Pain Last After a Tummy Tuck?

I've read a lot about the recovery time after a tummy tuck but no one answers the question that I have. I'm scheduled for my surgery (full...

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What is Recovery for a Full Tummy Tuck if Muscle Wall Tightening is Not Needed?

I am considering a full tummy tuck. Due to the fact that I am athletic, no children with low body fat, except in the abdominal area, I do not feel I...

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How Much Rest Vs. Movement Should I Be Doing After TT Surgery?

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Will Weight/Strength Training Negatively Impact Tummy Tuck Recovery?

I am 2 wks post-op from tummy tuck. Before surgery I regularly weight/strength train and perform moderate cardio 4-5 days a week. Once I am able to...

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Planning on Attending Birthday Bash 7 Weeks Post TT.

It will be in Vegas. Is it safe to fly and enjoy the normal activities there? Going out, shopping, shows.. anything I should keep in mind while...

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Is the Recovery of an Umbilical Hernia Repair Very Much Different from a Full Tummy Tuck with Diastisis Repair? (photo)

I Am 5'4 1/2 ", 108lbs, extremely active,lift weights/cardio and train intensley daily. I Have Had Two Children (5 and 15months)I have full...

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Full Tummy Tuck Vs. Mini Tummy Tuck Recovery?

For a person who has an option of doing the full tummy tuck or the mini, how much worse is the recovery if you go with the full tuck??? Seems like it...

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How Will Hernia Repairs (Ventral/umbilical) Affect my Recovery After TT and Breast Lift? How Can I Prevent Hernia Recurrence?

In January I will have a full TT with lipo to flanks and muscle repair (1-2” diastasis), and a breast lift. I’ll also have two hernias...

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Why Do Reality Tv Surgeons Say to Wait One Year Before Exercise Following a Tummy Tuck?

Why do reality tv cosemtic surgeons say to wait one year before exercise following a tummy tuck? On RealSelf everyone says it's only 6-8 weeks....

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i'm getting a hysterectomy & tummy tuck. how long before i can go snow skiing?

I'm getting a hysterectomy & tummy tuck. how long before i can go snow skiing?

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Still Not Walking Upright 4 Weeks After Tummy Tuck

I am 4-weeks post tummy tuck. I also had corrective surgery from a botched gall bladder surgery a few years ago. I am still not walking fully upright....

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What Expectations Should I Have for the Recovery Process for an Extended Tummy Tuck?

Just curious on what the recovery and pain will be like for an extended tummy tuck? Is it much different than a regular tummy tuck?

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How Long After Tumescent Tummy Tuck Should You Watch for Increased Bleeding?

If I decide to go with a tumescent tummy tuck because my doctor says it is safe. should I still watch for the risk of increased bleeding and if so for...

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I'm Getting Married Five Weeks After my Scheduled TT. Is This a Major Mistake? Will Intimacy Be Difficult? (photo)

I'm Getting Married Five Weeks After my Scheduled TT. Is This a Major Mistake? Will Intimacy Be Difficult? 5'7" tall 130 lbs age 37

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How Long Does Pain Last After Tummy Tuck Surgery if No Muscles Needed to Be Tightened

I had tummy tuck surgery two days ago. the doc told me that all he had to do was remove access skin. he said that my muscles were really toned and did...

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Importance of Compression Garment for TT, Thigh/Arm Lift, and How Long Do I Wear It?

I had a second completely redone with mr tt and thigh lift and arm lift. How important is it to wear a tight compression and for how long? It's...

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I am 2.5 Week Out of a TT, When Can I Dance on Stage Like I Use To?

I am an adult entertainer. I had my tummy tuck surgery approx. 2 1/2 weeks ago. I have returned to work. i dont do pole tricks yet and I dont do the...

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How is the Recovery of a Vertical Tummy Tuck Without Muscle Repair Compared to With MR?

I'm a 23 year old healthy male, and I received a full tummy tuck with muscle repair two years ago after massive weight loss (100lbs). I'm...

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Tummy Tuck vs C-Section Recovery Time?

I've had 2 prior c-sections, my first was ok but my second was a breeze, I was able to walk around and get stuff done by the 3rd day. I'm...

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Is It Okay to Laugh Hard While Recovering from Tummy Tuck?

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OK to Go on Post Op Family Vacation?

I am about to schedule a tummy tuck and breast lift. I want to go on a family vacation 5-6 weeks post op, which will involve long-haul flights,...

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Tummy Tuck/C Section Recovery Similar?

I was wondering if the recovery was almost like the recovery as a C section?

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Mini Abdominoplasty Stitches (photo)

Hi, i had a mini abdominoplasty 25 days ago. The stitches are almost all dissolved except on the extreme sides and a one or two hairline sutures in...

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17 Days Post Op and Still Draining 45cc's Per Day After Tummy Tuck. Does a Vegan Diet and Large Weightloss Inhibit Recovery?

I'm 17 days post op and my left day is still putting out approx 40-45cc's per day.I pretty much sit elevated in bed all day hoping that it...

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