When is it safe to go kayaking and hiking after abdominoplasty?

July 25, 2018
Asked By:Jlc0503 in Apple Valley, CA

I had an abdominoplasty with flank lipo and breast implant exchange 6 weeks ago. Is it safe to start kayaking, hiking and abdominal exercises? I feel great and healing well.

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July 29, 2018

Answer: Abdominoplasty

Michael C. Cheung, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 29, 2018

Answer: Abdominoplasty

Michael C. Cheung, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 27, 2018

Answer: Postoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 27, 2018

Answer: Postoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 31, 2018

Answer: When is it safe to go kayaking and hiking after abdominoplasty?

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July 31, 2018

Answer: Post Op Activities

July 31, 2018

Answer: Post Op Activities

July 28, 2018

Answer: You would be cleared for activities if I were your surgeon

July 28, 2018

Answer: You would be cleared for activities if I were your surgeon

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