9 months after tummy tuck and considering liposuction - will ab exercises affect my future results?

Thank you for the inquiry! Core exercises will not affect any future results at 9 months post-op. You're safe at this point to engage your core muscles and increase physical activity. We would love to sit down with you in person and discuss your concerns and your options. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to assist you in reaching your goals!

If you did not have liposuction with your tummy tuck, then yes! I would highly recommend core 360 liposuction as it will give very good contouring results to a tummy tuck. Make sure the surgeon you see has done revision cases regularly and can show good non stock before and after pictures.

You will need to determine what is causing the bulging in your mid-section, as ab exercises may not resolve your concern. If you didn’t achieve satisfying results, you may want to consider returning to your surgeon to discuss your concerns.

Most docs don't address the upper abdomen nor the sides when they do a tummy tuck. That is why you probably need lipo to get the best results. Further exercise will usually only improve the results after lipo.

Following a healthy diet and keeping a regular exercise routine are essential to maintain your surgical results. Abdominal exercises will help strengthen your core and perhaps enhance your results. You will still be able to have liposuction which can showcase your hard work in the gym.

After a tummy tuck, it’s natural to want to maintain and improve the results. If you're considering liposuction as part of your body contouring plan, here’s how ab exercises might affect future results:
1. Tummy Tuck Healing: At 9 months post-surgery, your body should be largely healed. However, the muscles and skin can still be adjusting, so be cautious with intense exercises that could strain the abdominal muscles. If you feel any discomfort or notice any changes in your results after ab exercises, it’s a good idea to slow down and consult with your surgeon.
2. Effect of Ab Exercises on Liposuction: Ab exercises generally won’t interfere with liposuction results, but they can help tone the muscles and enhance the appearance of your abdominal area. The key is that liposuction removes fat from specific areas, while tummy tuck surgery tightens and removes excess skin. Together, they can create a smoother, more sculpted contour. Ab exercises can complement the contour but won’t drastically change the results of liposuction.
3. Impact on Skin Tightening: Ab exercises won’t affect the skin tightening results from a tummy tuck, but they can help you keep your muscles strong and prevent sagging in the future.
If you're unsure, it’s always a good idea to check with your surgeon to get guidance based on your specific healing process and the goals you're aiming for with liposuction.

You are now far enough out from surgery that you can do any exercise you wish. it is always best to exercise and keep your muscles strong.

Ab exercises will not negatively affect the results of your tummy tuck or future liposuction. In fact, strengthening your core with ab exercises can help maintain a toned appearance and enhance the outcome of both procedures. However, keep a few points in mind:1. Since you’re 9 months post-tummy tuck, you should be fully healed, but always confirm with your surgeon that it’s safe to do intensive ab exercises. If you're considering liposuction, avoid strenuous core workouts in the recovery period after that procedure as well (typically 4-6 weeks).2. While ab exercises can strengthen and tone the underlying muscles, they won’t affect the removal of excess fat or skin, which are addressed through liposuction and the tummy tuck. The exercises will, however, help with long-term results by keeping the muscles tight and well-defined.3. Ab exercises will help build muscle definition, which could enhance the contouring effects of both your tummy tuck and future liposuction.
In short, ab exercises will generally benefit your results by maintaining a flat, toned stomach, as long as you follow proper recovery guidelines post-surgery.

Dear Adventurous,
Abdominal exercises and toning after a tummy tuck will certainly enhance your tummy tuck results. Follow your plastic surgeon's recommendations on when, and how to institute an exercise program. Good luck!

There are four tissue variables that determine what the abdomen looks like.
In order to determine the best course of action or treatment we need to understand what the underlying or cause is.
The tissue variables that determine what the abdomen looks like are 1) skin laxity due to previous pregnancies or weight loss, 2) Excess subcutaneous, fat,
3)Muscle separation from previous pregnancies.
4)Excess Visceral or intra-abdominal fat.
The most common reason for people having a bulging abdomen after a full tummy tuck is excess visceral fat.
Without including pictures, we can’t begin to make an assessment.
My best guess is that visceral fat may be playing a role And weight loss is probably your best option to get a better overall final outcome.
Consider reposting with before and after pictures or consult with plastic surgeons in your community.
Liposuction only treats excess subcutaneous fat.
If subcutaneous fat is the problem, the liposuction is the solution.
If fat is the problem, then weight loss is the only option.
Skin, lack city and muscle separation should’ve been adequately treated by your tummy tuck.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD