How Long After a Mommy Makeover Before I Could Get a Massage or Chiropractic Adjustment?

Some massage therapists are specially trained in massage during pregnancy when you can't lie on your stomach.  A massage on your back or side would be safe within a week after surgery.  The perinatal massage technique would be perfect.  More intense deep tissue massage and positioning on your belly might be four to six weeks.

Part of the answer depends on if you are having breast work and tummy tuck. The best person to answer your question is your Board-certified plastic surgeon. I would guess at least 6 weeks post abdominoplasty alone; breasts may change that answer.

The abdominoplasty tissues have begun to heal pretty well at 1 week so having a massage of your back, while on your side with your legs curled up should not be a problem.  Massage of your abdomen would need to be cleared by your plastic surgeon and likely wouldn't be able to be done for approximately 6 weeks.  The issue is allowing time for the tissues to heal well so external manipulation can't disrupt them.

I would guess that you would be able to have a massage positioned on your back as early as 7-10 days after surgery. It might take 4-6 weeks to feel comfortable positioned on your stomach.

I would recommend about six weeks before any manipulation. I suspect you could get a massage after a week if you got it while in a chair sitting up. Ultimately you need to check with your surgeon.