How long after having a TT can I go on Vacation?

Dear Lynxmama,if there are no complications, you should be able to go on your planned vacation in February. If you are considering a surgery, it would be the nest to check it with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Thanks for the question. Generally, most patients can fly within 2 to 4 weeks after Tummy Tuck surgery. However, car or airplane travel should be avoided to prevent the risk of blood clots in the legs. I wish you all the best.

Thank you for your question.  A tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) is a major surgical procedure and your body needs adequate time to heal afterward to achieve an optimal result. I advise my patients that they should expect to be off work for 3 - 4 weeks depending on their job. Recovery is usually 6 weeks and then patients can return to all activities, but it may take up to three months to feel that you have completely recovered. That being said, I think a November surgery would give you plenty of time to heal before your holiday. Your best option is to choose a specialist plastic surgeon (if you haven’t already) and follow their postoperative advice, as they will be familiar with your specific procedure and case. Good luck!

Thanks for this question.The recovery from this operation can be significant and varies for each person. Traveling can be quite hectic and often involves carrying bags i.e. lifting.I think that the minimum average time for this would be 8 weeks and the safe time would be a about three months.

Thank you for your question. Glad to see you are planning ahead. If you have vacation in February, then I would advise you to give yourself a full 3 months before that to fully recover. So, November may be reasonable. Discuss the timing with your surgeon.Best of luck!