When is driving safe after a Tummy Tuck?

It would be wise to avoid driving until you no longer need the pain medication, but speak with your surgeon to get a time frame specific to your healing process.

After tummy tuck surgery, patients should avoid driving while taking pain medication because narcotics can impair your ability to respond quickly. Patients typically have activity limitations during the first 6 weeks after their procedure, so consult your board-certified plastic surgeon regarding his or her recommendations for you. Good luck in your recovery!

Thank you for your question.  Always best to check with your surgeon for specifics, but in my practice I tell patients they can drive after about a week, as long as they are not taking any sedative medications (narcotic pain pills or muscle relaxants) before driving.  Good luck. 

Hi Thank you for your question. I do not recommend that my patients drive until they are off of all their pain medications.To be on the safe side you may want to have someone drive you. Contact your plastic surgeon with any questions and concerns.

Drive when you are off pain meds, alert and feel like you are safe to drive.  Basically, common sense approach. Good luck, Jane