Sex After a Tummy Tuck How Long Should I Wait?

Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to specific information/advice. He/she knows exactly what was done and how you are progressing. Concerns would include an increase in heart rate and the potential for bleeding. Muscle spasm may be painful. Obviously, significant pressure on the surgical site is not a good idea either. It is not uncommon for patients to report increased swelling that occurs after vigorous exercise (including sexual activity), even several months after tummy tuck surgery.I hope this helps.

The question about returning to sexual activity after surgery is very common.
Now basically you can’t do anything that causes you to strain or activate your core muscles for the first 6 weeks.
Also, because of the size of the wounds and the healing required you don’t want to be doing anything that gets your heart rate or blood pressure up too much.
And of course the level of physical activity one undertakes during sex varies for each individual and often each time you’re having sex.
So with all this in mind some generalisations can be made.
Realistically you’re probably not going to be even thinking about for the first week at least.
However officially, you should avoid any sexual activity for the first two weeks. Anything that gets your heart rate and blood pressure up is not ideal and any potential pressure etc on your abdominal wall and pubic area will potentially compromise your wound healing.
When you do return to having sex, as previously stated, don’t undergo any sexual activity for the first 6 weeks that involves you being too active or activating your core muscles. So basically, up until the 6 weeks post op period, you are taking on a very passive role during sex!
After 6 weeks, you can do what you like without any fear that you’re going to compromise your results. Obviously you will still be a little sore here and there but just let your body guide you.  Ultimately common sense will tell you what’s right and wrong at this stage.

Thank you fr your question. It is important to realize that the amount of time it takes for recovery varies greatly among individuals. Depending on the extent of your abdominoplasty and your general physical condition. Any sexual activity should be avoided for a minimum of two weeks. Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrookChicago