I go on an annual trip to Mexico and am deciding if we will miss this year or not. Can I travel, swim, not worry about anything 9-10 weeks after operation? What length of time do you recommend waiting for this type of travel?
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Hello and thank-you for your question. A Mommy Makeover is a truly transformative process. The recovery, though, takes a bit of patience. Most of my patients elect to use Exparel for tummy tucks, body lifts, and breast reduction. The medication is injected at the time of surgery and lasts for 3 ...
Recovery is unique to each patient. Sometimes the first shower experience can be a bit overwhelming, seeing the changes that have occurred and your body recovering from them. Your body going through healing as well as pain medications can also alter your equilibrium. I recommend speaking wi...
Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to specific instructions in regards to returning to activities. Generally speaking, best to limit strenuous activity for at least 4 weeks after tummy surgery, assu...