Can I pole dance 9 weeks after tummy tuck?

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Marc Pacifico, MD, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Many thanks for posting your questionNormally, 9-weeks will have been more than enough time for you to recuperate and then resume physical exercise.However, please consult with you plastic surgeon for specific advice relating to youGood luck

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Eight weeks should be ok to resume most activities- but start very light and go gradually with the approval of your plastic surgeon.

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

After 8 weeks it is likely you will be able to do physical activities. You may need to work up to full physical activity over a couple of weeks.

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Shay,   Front and side view pictures would have been helpful. Your question should be answered by your surgeon who knows what was done and where do you stand now with your healing.   In my practice, patients who had tummy tuck surgery are permitted to return to the gym after 6 weeks, but may return gradually  to their previous routine activity over 2 weeks period. So, in your case, if you were my patient, you would have been ok to return to pole dancing, which is quite strenuous, after 8 weeks from surgery.               Best of luck,                                        Dr Widder

Frederick G. Weniger, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for the question.  Every Board Certified Plastic Surgeon has a different post operative protocol.  At my practice you have no restriction after six weeks.  Of course you need to ease back into it since you have been out of practice for six weeks.  Contact your surgeon to further discuss this concern.

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

Well you don't hear that every day. Yes nine weeks out you should be able to pole dance. I would just listen to your body and if it allows you to do that then it should be fine. I would check with your surgeon to make sure there are no special limitations that they will have for you.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Usually by nine weeks my patients can go back to just about everything. I would discuss this with your surgeon first.   Good luck.

Erica Anderson, MD · Answer

I would check with your surgeon about restrictions and limitations. I typically allow patients to resume activity in 4-6 weeks depending on their healing. Best wishes.

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