How soon can I exercise after having a mini tummy tuck?

In most instances, following a mini-tummy tuck, you can resume normal daily acitivties with compression garments begining 5 days after surgery.  Low-impact, non-resistance exercise may begin at two weeks and more strenuous activities may begin at 3 weeks with gradual increase in resistance by 6 weeks.

In the performance of a mini tummy tuck, liposuction
of the entire abdominal wall is normally performed first.Following that, an incision is made in the
lower part of the abdomen.This incision
goes through the skin and fat layer but does not penetrate the muscle
layer.The skin and fat layer is then
elevated off of the muscle layer up to the bellybutton.The skin and fat layer is then pulled snugly
downward and the excess skin and fat are removed and the wound is closed.This leaves a significant raw surface between
the muscle layer and the fat layer between the pubic bone and the bellybutton
across the entire lower abdomen.It is
very important that this space heal.It
would normally be expected to take 10 to 14 days for this space to be healed
and closed.During that time, it is very
important to limit your activity.Even
after it is closed, the healing process is not complete.The entire healing process could take six to
eight weeks.If you have a mini abdominoplasty, it is probably best
to not plan on returning to driving for 10 to 14 days. After that, you should
wait six to eight weeks before you resume exercise and strenuous activity.Watch my tummy tuck video for a simple and illustrated explanation of tummy tuck and body contouring procedures.