How long after a Tummy tuck and Breast augmentation can I work out or have sex?

Great question.  Usually 4-6 weeks after the procedure you can resume sexual activity.  At 6 weeks, you can start working out.  Of course, you want to clear this with your plastic surgeon to get his/her approval.  Good luck with your upcoming surgery

The Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures to bring a woman’s body back to the way she looked prior to pregnancy. Most commonly some variation of a #TummyTuck and #BreastSurgery are performed. Additional procedures can include liposuction, umbilical hernia repair.  The most common #breastprocedures include #mastopexy or #breastlift, #breastaugmentation, or #breastreduction.   

Healing after a  #tummytuck will require time. Some patients are out of bed and walking the night of surgery and every hour while awake. I allow my patients to return to work at one to two weeks with 14 days preferred.  However, no lifting or straining.  At three weeks, increased level of activity and full with no restrictions, at 6 weeks. As I advise my patients, if your work keeps you sedentary, you may return whenever you feel up to it. If your work is strenuous, wait until your work activity does not cause any superficial pain. Some employers will modify a person’s job duties so they can back sooner, but without physical activity. Our office can provide our patients with a note stating they are not to engage in strenuous activity for a specified period of time. The note will not disclose what procedure they have underwent. Therefore, you may have to request a similar note from your surgeon if you are not independently employed. I recommend avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous #activity for six weeks following your surgery. With that said, it may help you plan your return to work accordingly.

As for heavy lifting and other #strenuous #activities, it should be avoided for until you have clearance from your surgeon. You may, however, do normal activities at any time if they cause no pain or #discomfort. Let your body tell you what you can or cannot do. Aerobic exercise will raise your blood pressure, which could cause late bleeding and harm your result. Once you begin exercising again, start gently and let your body tell you what it can tolerate. Don’t rush!!  If you have concerns about your healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.

Thank you for your question. I generally recommend waiting until all
the swelling is down before engaging in sexual activity if it was just a
breast augmentation. So typically two weeks would be fine. However, I
would closer to six weeks with a mommy makeover as the abdominal region
requires more healing before it can tolerate more strenuous activity.

Thank you for your question.  My patients are cleared to exercise in 6 weeks after their Mommy makeover.  Discuss your post op instuctions with ypur Plastic Surgeon which may differ.  Best Wishes

Thank you for your question.  This should be addressed directly with your operating surgeon.  I recommend that my patients not engage in any strenuous activities for six weeks after their surgeries.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Here is the general advice I give to my patients: Following #MommyMakeover surgery, you will be walking in a bent-over position to keep tension off the newly tightened skin incision site. Although strenuous activity, and lifting more than ten pounds, must be avoided for 6 weeks, some people can return to work and daily activities as soon as 2 weeks after surgery. Softening of the surgical scars, return of sensation, and loosening of the tight sensation may take several months to a year or more. ?Abdominoplasty involves a recovery period of 10 to 14 days longer than most plastic surgical procedures. Initial discomfort and decreased mobility is typical. To decrease this discomfort, we offer a long acting local anesthetic. This numbing injection solution (Exparel) which lasts for 3-4 days allows for an easier recovery and is preferable to older pain pump technology.3-5 days or more of assistance at home is usually indicated. We can arrange for a nurse to stay with you if helpful.You will be encouraged to move and walk regularly starting the day of surgery. Wearing your TED stockings at all times, except while washing, to prevent venous clots (deep vein thrombosis) is mandatory. Sex in 4-6 weeks for most. Light activity is comfortable in 10-20 days. No sports or heavy lifting for 6 weeks or more – please discuss with your doctor for specific answers to your questions.

It is great that you have a healthy sexual relationship. It is not uncommon for partners to be concerned about "hurting" the operated partner following surgery. It is important to reassure both. All wounds take about 6 weeks to form sufficient scar tissue to tolerate normal forces. However, some advise limited tension on wounds for up to 3 months because of scar widening. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon as they may vary in their recommendations.

Guidelines vary from surgeon to surgeon so be
sure to contact your surgeon directly regarding resuming exercise.  I advise my tummy tuck patients not to engage
in any exercise including sex for at least 3 - 4 weeks after surgery other than
walking. It is extremely important to follow your surgeon’s specific
instructions.

That all depends upon what was done and how your body is healing.  I tell my patients to ambulate daily to reduce the risk of blood clots, avoid cardio intense exercise for three weeks and no core exercises if the rectus muscle was repaired for a few months.  As for sex, if you are comfortable and there is no pain then at any time.  Please check with your physician as not all doctors have the same recommendations and they know what is best for you..

Thank you for your question. Typically you will want to wait 6 weeks to engage in any strenuous exercise. You may want to speak with your surgeon regarding specific recommendations. Have a wonderful day,