When Can I Attempt to Suck my Abs in After a Tummy Tuck or Do Situps?

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I was just curious because I'm kind of in the habit of always sucking my abs in, I just want to make sure it doesn't bother anything(9 days post Op-tummy tuck w/lipo)like my stitches on my ab muscles. Also what happens to the ab muscles when they are stitched togther, is this effect permanent after healing? After healing if one did situps does that affect the ab muscles (stitches) Will they ever reach the stage where they will be tight with or without stitches?

Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

After a tummy tuck, I have my patients start with light activity. Guarded exercise can start at six to eight weeks. Let discomfort be your guide.

	Once the abdominal muscles heal, the result is long lasting. My father was one of the tummy tuck pioneers in the United States, and my mother had a tummy tuck forty five years ago and is still flat.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. After 4-6 month operation area is totally healed and yes you can exercising and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

While I encourage walking almost immediately after tummy tuck, I caution to refrain from abdominal exercise for up to 6 weeks after surgery while the sutures are healing.  However, you should talk to your doctor to see what their recommendation is for your individual case.

	 

	Good Luck.

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

i hope you dont have to suck in your abdomen too much 9 days after your procedure.  that should be done for you.  i like people to wait 8 weeks before doing abdominal work

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

I usually ask my patients to wait six to eight weeks after a tummy tuck before starting abdominal exercises.

Keeping your core strong after tummy tuck is essential to achieving your best result.

When Can I Attempt to Suck my Abs in After a Tummy Tuck or Do Situps?

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