How Long Does if Take for Stitches to Fall off of Belly Button?

I generally recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity (no exercise) for 4 to 6 weeks after tummy tuck. After six weeks, I encourage patients to slowly resume exercise routines *gradually*. Remember, during the six week postoperative period - you will be deconditioned. I do prepare...

Dear Arik,    I have my patients begin light activity at 2 weeks. They are performing more strenuous activity including core exercises by 6 weeks. You will experience soreness and minor discomfort for a short period of time after you resume activities but this resolves with time....

Eating to get your energy up is good. However, i would start out light and build up to normal.  Food is good with most medication to avoid nausea.   Plenty of water is good to flush your system.  You are off to a great recovery.

Thank you for the question. All of my patients who have undergone tummy tuck surgery experience “numbness” along the majority of the abdominal wall ( from pubic bone up to rib cage); this numbness can last up to several years.  This numbness is to be expected given that the...

Probably, but you'll have to work out the timing with your PS. In general, I advise waiting 3-6 months after a PREGNANCY before undergoing any elective surgery.  This has to do with persistent swelling, an increase in the risk of bleeding and the general instability of one's...

I'm sorry to hear about the “painful” experience. Usually, superficial  incision line separation is related to suture material. If the area is not healing there may be additional sutures that need to be dealt with. Close follow-up with your plastic surgeon will be...