Long How Do I Have to Wait After Tummy Tuck to Start Spray Tanning?

Generally the rule is nothing strenuous for 6 weeks after surgery.  Light exercise can be commenced after being examined by your doctor.  For the next 6 weeks (3 months after surgery) you should gradually build up your body back to the state before surgery.  Harsh rides should be avoided for at...

Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck procedure, I recommend they take 10 days off of work, 3 weeks off of cardio at the gym, and 6 weeks off of weight training and yoga exercises. Specifically, no lifting over 10 lbs for the first 6 weeks post surgery. Best of luck!

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You ask very good questions about complications. The complications of a tummy tuck will usually declare itself within the first two weeks.  Swelling is a natural part of surgery and healing.  It will resolve.  Motrin will thin the blood and possibly cause bleeding.  Your surgeon will pre...

I would definitely seek the advice of your surgeon. You could have sustained serious damage to your repair and/or internal organs. However, I am quite surprised that your surgeon would have permitted or condoned lifting this heavy of a weight only 3 weeks after surgery.

For a male, ideal body weight at 5'8" is approximately 154 pounds.  If you are close and your weight is stable a tummy tuck could provide you with an enhanced body image that should not interfere with your results.