I Am 4 Days Post-op from a TT and Just Started my Period. Will This Affect My Recovery?

Period after a Tummy TuckOther than additional discomfort and swelling that will fade with time, there are no long lasting adverse effects of starting your period. Surgery such as a TT often will throw off your menstrual cycle but without consequences.  Following surgery, walk 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. You are 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. 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 questions. 

You should do fine! Other than the inconvenience (amazing how often it does happen!!), you should have nothing bad happen to your result. As far as the garment, again, just more inconvenient!!

In the short term, your period may increase your swelling, but oover the long-term it should not have any consequences on your final result.  Good luck, Dr Rumalla