Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underTummy Tuck q&a

When Can I Start Kickboxing After a Tummy Tuck? (photo)

User Avatar
DallasKattJan 7, 2013
Im NOT hardcore by any standard. I jog a few miles maybe once a week (pre TT) & I'm an amateur kickboxer at best. I am 4 weeks out from a full tummy tuck right now. I understand that I cannot start punching and kicking the bag again right this moment, but I would like some opinions on when it is safe to do so. I seem to be recovering very well (even according to my PS) & I feel fantastic. I just want to be active again! :-)

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Sacha Obaid, MD
Sacha Obaid, MD profile photo
Dr. Sacha Obaid, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 278 Reviews
Answered on Jan 22, 2013
Answer
Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
Kenneth Hughes, MD profile photo
Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 664 Reviews
Answered on Jan 10, 2013
Answer
Dr. Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS
Dr. Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 9, 2013
Answer
Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 8, 2013
Answer

More Tummy Tuck Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Kenneth Hughes, MD

     The best advice for this is to ask the doctor more specific questions or go to the website and look at before and after pics to see what you can expect.  I sometimes liposuction 3 liters or so with a tummy tuck.  This makes a substantial difference in the...

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Yucel Sarialtin, MD

Thank you for your question, It is difficult to really know what that inflammation is due to without having previously consulted or seeing ultrasound results. therefore the best advice I can give you is to visit your surgeon or try a second opinion.get well soon.

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS

Usually for the healthy 23 year old patient the special blood work is not required for the surgery. However, every facility has its own requirements. Typically every patient 50 years old and older needs  EKG, CBC,  SMA-7 and also the  surgical clearance from the primary physician...

+16 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Miguel Delgado, MD

Please be very careful with weight loss drugs before surgery.  These medication can be very dangerous and need to be monitored by an expert.  Discuss this with your plastic surgeon before hand. Good luck

+18 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS

You should be commended on educating yourself before your plastic surgery procedure, specifically abdominoplasty or tummy tuck. During an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, an incision is made in the lower abdomen. Tissue dissection is carried upwards to the bellybutton or umbilicus. Further tissue...

+14 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS

I would definitely wait 6 to 8 weeks after your abdominoplasty to reach any conclusions. It can take up to eight weeks after an abdominoplasty for the abdominal swelling to disappear. Then there may be certain days when you are more active and the abdominal swelling recurs for several days. This...

+9 answers
See all Tummy Tuck Q&A
See more Tummy Tuck Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE TUMMY TUCK GUIDE →