When can I start vacuuming and cleaning the bathroom after a mommy makeover?

Thank you for your question. The best person to advice you if youre ready for extra activity will be your specific surgeon as every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures. Healing after a mommy makeover is usually pretty straight forward.  There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens.  It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. 

Congratulations on your surgery!  It sounds like you are healing very nicely.  However, it is best to check with your doctor to be cleared for additional activity.  He/She is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you have been progressing through recovery.

Healing after the  mommy makeover will take time. I have my patients out of bed and walking the night of surgery
and every hour while awake.  I allow my
patients to return to work at one to two weeks with 14 days preferred.  No lifting or straining.  At three weeks increased level of activity
and full , no restrictions, at 6 weeks.The best thing to do if you find that you will be ready to begin full activity again will be a follow-up visit with your surgeon. You can make sure that healing is progressing well and that full activity will not cause any problems or delays. Good luck.

I usually recommend no heavy lifting or cardio workouts for at least one month after Mommy Makeover surgery.  It does depend on exactly what surgery was done, so you should consult with your surgeon. Good luck!

Thank you for your question. Most patients are cleared to perform lifting > 10 pounds 4 - 6 weeks following mommy makeover surgery. You may return to walking and light lifting sooner, but would not perform any strenuous activity without clearance from your surgeon. It is best to have an in-person follow up examination for recommendations regarding what you should and should not be doing. Good luck with your recovery.