Thinking of getting a tummy tuck and breast augmentation and wondering is two weeks enough to be able to pick up kids from school? Or do u need more like 6 weeks?
October 6, 2017
Answer: Driving After a Tummy Tuck You should check with your surgeon about this, for my patients I tell them that they usually can start driving within 7 to 10 days, return to work in 2 to 3 weeks and formal exercise in 6 weeks. Good luck!
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October 6, 2017
Answer: Driving After a Tummy Tuck You should check with your surgeon about this, for my patients I tell them that they usually can start driving within 7 to 10 days, return to work in 2 to 3 weeks and formal exercise in 6 weeks. Good luck!
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October 5, 2017
Answer: How soon after a TT/BA can you drive and/or run errands? The best advice will come from your PS as he/she will be aware of your progress in recovering from the TT and BA. I only tighten the abdominal wall to return it to an anatomic norm rather than tighten it as much as possible. This produces a functional result without producing prolonged discomfort. You will likely be bent over for a few days following the TT because of the tightening of the deep layer muscle fascia and the removal of lower abdominal skin. Two weeks recovery is probably a reasonable period of time before returning to a sedentary job or normal day-to-day activities. You should not engage in strenuous activity for 6 weeks although walking or light cardio, and short distance driving can likely be resumed at two weeks. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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October 5, 2017
Answer: How soon after a TT/BA can you drive and/or run errands? The best advice will come from your PS as he/she will be aware of your progress in recovering from the TT and BA. I only tighten the abdominal wall to return it to an anatomic norm rather than tighten it as much as possible. This produces a functional result without producing prolonged discomfort. You will likely be bent over for a few days following the TT because of the tightening of the deep layer muscle fascia and the removal of lower abdominal skin. Two weeks recovery is probably a reasonable period of time before returning to a sedentary job or normal day-to-day activities. You should not engage in strenuous activity for 6 weeks although walking or light cardio, and short distance driving can likely be resumed at two weeks. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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