How soon after tummy tuck w/Lipo can I wear jeans?

Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck procedure, I recommend they wear all clothing over the post operative garment for the first 3 weeks after surgery, 24/7, then an additional 3 weeks at night only. After the first 6 weeks post surgery, there are no clothing or garment restrictions. Whatever is comfortable for the patient is ok to wear at that time. I recommend discussing specific post op recommendations with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Dear tmonroe777,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Your PS knows your postoperative course best and would be better able to advise you on this.  I recommend that you follow his post-operative protocols of when to wear jeans. Swelling may persist for several weeks or MONTHS. However, if you have a stable result that has not changed in weeks, then wearing tight jeans is probably not going to disrupt anything or create a dent, other than a temporary one.  

Congratulations on your recent tummy tuck! I don't believe wearing jeans will be a problem for you after 6 weeks. However, it's always good to speak with your surgeon about specifics. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO 

At six weeks post op you are fine to wear jeans. If they are tight or too restrictive you may want to wait until more of the swelling has resolved for your comfort and to prevent blood flow restriction. If you are unsure it's always best to contact your surgeon.

Hi FIf you are well healed, and without any complications, you can wear almost anything you like.  I would caution you that you still have swelling  (as you noted), and can expect that to persist for perhaps a year or longer.  During this period, I would advise you not to wear anything that is binding for the reasons you elaborated.  Use of your garment or say, Spanks can help with the swelling.with best regards,Scott E. Kasden, M.D.

Hi darling, thank you for your question.There is no problem on wearing so you can put them on unless you feel really uncomfortable. The results won't be affected by it so you don't need to worry.Good luck!Dr. Jimenez Toribio Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

Hello,Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.
Following the recommendations of your surgeon is very important. The recovery takes around 4 to 6 weeks, you must perform lymphatic drainage massages, for me more, and you can continue your normal activities, perform light exercises, then increase the routine without any problem
I hope this answer will help youMy best wishes for you ...

Hi and welcome to our forum!Congratulations on your recent surgery. Following your surgery, the inflammation associated with wound healing will create diffuse swelling. The compression garment is designed to control swelling and to prevent bleeding. We recommend its use for the first 4 weeks. However,a degree of swelling will persist for far longer, with 60-80% resolving within the first 6 weeks, and remainder slowly resolving over 6-12 months. You can wear clothing of choice AS LONG AS IT IS COMFORTABLE. Your previously worn skinny jeans may be a bit too tight for awhile...you may wish to get a slightly larger temporary pair.Best wishes...