How soon can I return to work after a tummy tuck?

Usually patients will return to work and all their usual activities two weeks after surgery but you have a very physical job and you would not be able to do any heavy lifting of patients And would need the help of others or a machine for six weeks after surgery. After six weeks after surgery you can return all the usual physical activities with no restrictions on your physical activity.

Hello and thank you for your
question.  For patients with a desk job, you can return to work in 2 weeks.  For jobs with significant lifting, I advise 3-4 weeks.  If you are an appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck, this can be done
through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look
natural and have no scars on the exterior.  
Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon