When are you able to play contact sports like netball post TT?

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I play alot of netball and trying to determine if I will be playing this season post TT with lipo to flanks and inner and outer thighs. I note 6 weeks seems to be the average time frame for return to strength training but what about contact sport?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

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

Arturo Guiloff, MD · Answer

Depending on the degree of  the muscle separation repair that might be required during the abdominoplasty, I ask my patients to refrain from contact sports or intense workouts for approximately 6 to 8 weeks after surgery.

Damien Grinsell MBBS, FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Hi.  I tell my patients it is 6 weeks until you are back to normal activity.  This includes heavy exercise and heavy lifting.  Contact sports are included in this so the answer is 6 weeks.
RegardsDamien

Eddy Dona, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

At 6 weeks post surgery you can slowly and gradually return to doing normal training and physical actvities.  You will most likely still have a great deal of pain and discomfort when you start straining, so be guided by your body and how you are feeling.  I advise my patients to avoid all contact sports for at least 3 months post surgery.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I tell my patients 3 months before contact sports or tennis. I suggest you ask your plastic surgeon specially if the plan is to tighten your abdominal muscles.Good luck, Dr. ALDO

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. The tummy tuck operation is an extensive operation, associated with a significant physical (and often emotional)  recovery period,  often underestimated by patients.Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to determining the return to specific activities after the specific procedure performed. He/she will know exactly how you are progressing and whether or not you have experienced any complications. Remember, that he/she is ultimately responsible for your care.
  Having said that, I ask my tummy tuck patients to start walking ASAP after surgery but refrain from any heavy-lifting or strenuous exercise for 6-8 weeks to prevent complications and ensure proper healing. It may be about 3 months before you reach your full energy and strength levels.  Although it is unusual for my patients to want to return to a contact sport, I would likely recommend that they wait about three months before doing so (depending on many factors including what they mean by "contact"). Best to “go slow” and listen to your body as you gradually increase your activity level. Best wishes.

Mark Edinburg, MBBCH, FRACS (retired) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.In my practice, 6 weeks is the usual. Of course, your recovery postoperatively depends on your healing and how well you manage your postoperative surgical period. If you were my patient I would encourage you to ask these questions so that you have a realistic understanding of what you are planning. I hope this helps,Mark

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