BBL and Mini Tummy Tuck with tightening of lower abdominal muscles. Will 3 weeks of downtime be enough?

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I am a nurse assisting in GI procedures

Eugene Kim, MD · Answer

Thanks for your
question.  3 weeks may be enough time for
recovery.  I will tell my patients that
they might be able to return to work within 2 weeks, but always plan for 4
weeks.  You just never know if you will
need the extra time off before you feel up to getting back.  So, it really depends on how your recovery
goes.  I hope this helps.

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist.

I find that if you are only having a "mini" then the lipo alone should tighten the skin enough.  If you need full muscle tightening a "mini" usually doesn't cut it.  Best of Luck!  Please reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

2 weeks is usually enough downtime even with a full tummy tuck.   I perform the tummy tuck and BBL in combination several times a week, and I have found that minitummy tuck is inadequate in the vast majority of cases, particularly when muscle plication is involved.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

William Bruno, MD · Answer

Whenever there is a muscle plication involved in a procedure, patients should avoid strenuous activity or heavy lifting for about four to six weeks. In your case you should be able to work in three weeks provided you are not lifting/transferring the patients. Discuss this with you plastic surgeon but you should be fine if you are careful.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thank your for your question. The best person to advice you will be your specific surgeon as he or she will have better knowledge of your situation and can determine whether you can heal during this time and be able to return to work. I would say 3 weeks should be enough time to recover and get back to work. Allways best to follow your surgeon´s recovery protocol. Good luck!

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