As you can imagine, the recovery experience after tummy tuck surgery will vary from one patient to another. Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to assessing your progress and advising you when you return to relatively strenuous exercise such as skiing. In my practice, I ask my tummy tuck patients to refrain from any heavy-lifting or strenuous exercise for 6-8 weeks to prevent any complications and ensure proper healing. Keep in mind that it may be 2 to 4 months before you return to full strength/stamina; it is somewhere in this range where you will be able to return to skiing. Best to “go slow” and listen to your body as you gradually increase your activity level. Best wishes.
Thank you for your question. I usually recommend 2-3 months depending on how the healing period. Please talk to your surgeon who knows your healing and recovery.
