When is it okay to Go out to a club (cigarette smoke may be in the club) and drink 5+ drinks and dance after tummy tuck and lipo

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I got tummy tuck and lipo almost 3 weeks ago. It will be 3 weeks on wed was hoping to go out on friday. I feel great. No complications with surgery. Thankfully.

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

I would avoid doing anything that could disturb your result. many stupid things have been done after 5 or more drinks.

Jeffrey A. Sweat, MD · Answer

You should really check with your surgeon on this question.  If you were my patient, I would recommend against doing this for at least 6 weeks after surgery.  If you will be drinking, you could easily do something to damage your results.  While you may be feeling great, you have just had a major surgery and you owe it to yourself to give yourself the best recovery period possible.

Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately I don't believe that you're far enough out from surgery to be going out and drinking. You are still healing internally and going out could possibly be detrimental to the progress you've made so far. Check with your board certified plastic surgeon on his/her preferences.Thank you for your question!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS

Arthur Shektman, MD · Answer

You should not be coming here to get your questions answered.  The only person you should be seeking advice from is your surgeon.  He or She has their own guidelines about returning to activities based on the procedure done, your overall health and how well you are healing.  Please follow their advice to continue to heal properly and get the best outcome from your procedure

Anne Taylor, MD · Answer

Hello! Glad you feel so good after your tummy tuck, but remember you are still healing, and need to take it easy! I would say that you can go out, but.... as is usually true-- moderation is the best answer-- so, just 1-2 drinks, and just a few hours at the club, with just sitting and socializing-- no zumba dancing moves! And you should check with your plastic surgeon-- she knows you best and will give you her advice on healing.Good luck.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to returning to specific activities. Remember, that your plastic surgeon knows exactly what was done, how you are progressing ( with or without complications), knows more precisely what you are planning on doing when it comes to activities, and is ultimately responsible for your care. Receiving advice online in this regard may be confusing or worse.In my practice, I would ask that you wait several more weeks before you put yourself in the position of potentially doing "jostled" or worse by intoxicated people in a club.  Be careful…

When is it okay to Go out to a club (cigarette smoke may be in the club) and drink 5+ drinks and dance after tummy tuck and lipo

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