Extended tummy tuck & lipo 360 - when is it safe to resume ab exercise?

After an extended tummy tuck and Lipo 360, it's important to follow a careful progression before resuming abdominal-focused exercises. Typically, you can start with light exercises, such as walking, within the first few weeks, but for more intense abdominal work, you should wait at least 6 to 8 weeks post-op. Given that you're also having muscle repair for diastasis recti, it's crucial to ease back into core exercises slowly to avoid straining the repaired muscles. By around 3-6 months, you should be able to gradually return to your regular, more intense workouts, but always listen to your body and consult your surgeon for personalized guidance.
Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York

Thank you for your question about resuming exercise after a tummy tuck and Lipo 360. In general, you can expect to start some forms of exercise, like workouts for your upper and lower extremities, after about six weeks. For core exercises, you'd want to ease back into it slowly, gradually increasing intensity after about six months. I hope this provides a good guideline, and I wish you all the best in your post-operative journey.
Sincerely, Dr. Katzen

Thank you for your question. Yes, you will be able to resume your intense abdominal workout. I always tell my patients 4-6 weeks after surgery they can resume but they have to start slow. I typically find by 8 weeks patients are more or less back to their normal exercise routine. I would speak with your Surgeon to discuss their recommendations. Best of luck.