Best Exercises After Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

Thank you for your question.  I would normally ask patients to wait 6 weeks before considering heavy lifting and exercise after a tummy tuck with liposuction.  I remind them that they are still healing and may experience some fluctuations in swelling in the surgical sites with exercise.  I also mention that they should listen to their bodies.  If it hurts in the surgical sites, then consider dialing back the intensity level and try waiting a few days before testing the same intensity again.   The same goes with regaining your flexibility after surgery.  You want to gradually regain the same level of flexibility you had before surgery.As far as which kind of exercise.... this is a tougher question to answer because there are such a wide variety.  Adding aerobic exercises to your weekly regimen is a great starting point.  I would recommend that you focus more on the frequency and duration of exercise that you can do on a routine basis every week, and find a regimen that you enjoy.   This way you are more likely incorporate this into your lifestyle.  The same goes for diet.  You have just made a big investment.  I would recommend that you find a steady balance between diet and exercise that allows you to maintain your results.

Cardio is your best bet as the way to begin exercising after about 4-6 weeks post-op. More strenuous exercise shouldn't being until at least 8 weeks and with your surgeon's approval to get started. Good luck.

Generally I recommend casual walking after 2-3 week, walking for exercise at about 3-4 weeks[treadmill ok, elliptical not ok], and more strenuous exercise after 6 weeks.Every patient and every surgery is different, so your recovery may affect this timeline; and will be closely monitored by me for the first 6 weeks.