Will exercise after Tummy Tuck cause scar stretching?

September 16, 2016
Asked By:skatergirl216 in East Aurora, NY

To get best scar recovery should I avoid all exercise except walking for 12 weeks? I typically do P90X combined with Insanity workouts preop but need to find exercise that won't stretch my scar afterwards. Not sure if jumping jacks or yoga would be too much.

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September 21, 2016

Answer: Will exercise stretch a tummy tuck scar

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Answer: Scars

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