Can I have sex after tummy tuck?

I read all the answers that preceded mine, and I like Dr. Stratis' answer a lot. I agree with most of what my colleagues have said, but I tend not to put a time limitation on sexual activity. Particularly as there is "sex" and there is "SEX!!!"The practical answer relates to allowing healing to occur so that any activity (including sex) does not damage the healing up to that point, or cause bleeding or tearing of the muscle repair, for example.I tell my patients that I don't want them to raise their blood pressure or pulse for two weeks after surgery (so that certainly leaves many kinds of sexual activity out of the question). Between week 2 and 4 more aerobic activities and mild toning type activities are allowed to gradually increase, and (for tummy tucks) no sit-ups or crunches for 6 weeks. All this assumes normal healing without any complication or wound delays.Thus, trapeze sex would be out for 6 weeks, but gentle passive intercourse would be allowed when it is comfortable. That is different for each patient (and each partner). Another way I put it to patients is that they determine the WHEN of sexual activity, but I determine the WHAT or the HOW. If a patient cannot lay on her belly at a certain point after tummy tuck (or breast surgery, or liposuction, etc.), then her partner cannot lay on her belly, especially if he is larger than her. And the like.Certainly, if sex involves major body contortions, mind-blowing and blood-pressure-elevating orgasms, or uncontrollable muscle contractions (right along with the skyrockets in flight), then restraint and delay is in order. But I feel really bad for the couples who come in for her 3-month recheck and he's gently nudging her "Ask him, ask him!" It's obvious someone has been telling a bit of a white lie, since I would not ask any patient to refrain from sex for 3 months! Ask your surgeon. This is important. We've all been asked about it many times. Most of us have a tension-defusing way of answering, so don't be embarrassed. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

Thank you for 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 certifiedPlastic surgeon Hoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrook Chicago

This largely depends on how extensive your procedure was. Always best to check with your plastic surgeon for the best advice. I generally allow most of my tt patients to have sex after six weeks with the woman in the top position so she is in control to make it less likely for an injury to occur.